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N152 DKE

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 DKE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 125,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,884 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 121,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,405 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 114,445 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 108,777 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 96,381 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 96,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 88,423 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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N152 DKE is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N152 DKE, 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 N152 DKE registered?

N152 DKE is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N152 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N152 DKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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