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N141 ONJ

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,705 mi
Last recorded105,705 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 ONJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 105,705 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,332 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in rear tyres.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 96,299 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,888 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 84,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,491 miles

cv boots perished

n/s/f tyre worn low

sills rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,226 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,332 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 56,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,526 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 45,526 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,297 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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N141 ONJ is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N141 ONJ, 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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N141 ONJ is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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