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N128 AOX

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 AOX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,246 miles

both front roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

both sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,148 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,536 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,527 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 65,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,132 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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N128 AOX is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N128 AOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N128 AOX registered?

N128 AOX is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N128 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N128 AOX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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