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N148 YDU

1996 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,284 mi
Last recorded81,284 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 YDU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,284 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre cracking around side wall

slight dampness around power steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre cracking around side wall

slight dampness around power steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,374 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,161 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking around side wall slightly

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,161 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking around side wall slightly

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,731 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,126 miles

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

Oil leak from the engine.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,359 miles

osr tyre cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,282 miles

o\s\f seat belt stalk stiff in oporation

rear tyres cracking on side wall

washers weak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,178 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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N148 YDU is a 1996 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N148 YDU, 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 N148 YDU registered?

N148 YDU is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N148 YDU safe to buy?

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