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N135 PPL

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,696 mi
Last recorded127,696 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 PPL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,696 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 127,696 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 125,093 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 125,093 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 121,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 115,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 108,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 100,863 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 98,795 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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N135 PPL is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N135 PPL, 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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What year was N135 PPL registered?

N135 PPL is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N135 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N135 PPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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