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N140 SOH

1971 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,439 mi
Last recorded82,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1971 Rover 21475,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 SOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 82,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 78,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2007

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,209 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 75,209 miles

Centre Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N140 SOH is a 1971 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 1971 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 75,676 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 N140 SOH, 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 55 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N140 SOH registered?

N140 SOH is a 1971 Rover 214, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N140 SOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 SOH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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