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N138 CWP

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,164 mi
Last recorded97,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 CWP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,998 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 91,299 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,549 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 85,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,217 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,957 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,262 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,726 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

eyelevel brake light bulb out

fuel tank starting to rust

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,652 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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N138 CWP is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N138 CWP, 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 N138 CWP registered?

N138 CWP is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N138 CWP safe to buy?

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