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N137 ESF

1996 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,856 mi
Last recorded158,856 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 ESF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 158,856 miles

end play in steering rack

handbrake lever travel

offside and nearside front outer drive shaft gaiters cracking

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on edges

s r s light staying on

Fail 27 Jun 2008 158,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

battery loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer c/v gaiters cracking

end play in steering rack offside

hand brake lever travel

Pass 16 May 2007 150,583 miles

battery not fully secured

condensation in n/s/f headlight

different size tyres front to rear

end play in steering rack

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre worn low

radiator leaking

rear wiper blade badly split

reverse lights not working

slight binding n/s/f wheel

Fail 14 May 2007 150,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery not fully secured

condensation in n/s/f headlight

different size tyres fitted front to rear

end play in steering rack

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade badly split

reverse lights not working

slight binding n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 May 2006 145,209 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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N137 ESF is a 1996 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N137 ESF, 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 N137 ESF registered?

N137 ESF is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N137 ESF safe to buy?

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