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N143 CTU

1996 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,610 mi
Last recorded30,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 CTU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear outer tyre wall is deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2014 24,178 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 24,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,717 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,923 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 21,923 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,816 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 19,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,705 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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N143 CTU is a 1996 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N143 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N143 CTU registered?

N143 CTU is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N143 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N143 CTU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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