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N134 DVX

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,870 mi
Last recorded65,870 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 DVX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,870 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,429 miles

RADIATOR CORE IS IN POOR CONDITION !

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cv gaiters are deteriorating

internall rear view mirror is missing

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

oil leak - filter

park brake lever is high

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2012 63,429 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

RADIATOR CORE IS IN POOR CONDITION !

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cv gaiters are deteriorating

front pads wearing low

internall rear view mirror is missing

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

oil leak - filter

park brake lever is high

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2011 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cv gaiters are slightly deteriorated

park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,833 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cv gaiters are slightly deteriorated

park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,627 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,801 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 56,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,767 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,962 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 53,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,714 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 52,714 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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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N134 DVX is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N134 DVX, 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.

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N134 DVX is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N134 DVX safe to buy?

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