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N156 EVW

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 EVW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,161 miles

o/s front steering rack , some wear in joint

rear tyres show signs of perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2010 100,161 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front steering rack , some wear in joint

rear tyres show signs of perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 94,950 miles

some movement in o/s front steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 90,699 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,111 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 87,111 miles

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

001 some wear in o/s front s/rack

Pass 27 Mar 2006 83,486 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 83,486 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust pipe advance corrsion

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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N156 EVW is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N156 EVW, 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 N156 EVW registered?

N156 EVW is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N156 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 EVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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