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N160 FRF

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,262 mi
Last recorded77,262 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 FRF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,262 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s + o/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded

n/s/f + o/s/f outer c.v. boots deteriorated

n/s/r + o/s/r outer wheel arches slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,246 miles

brake pedal soft feel

ns washer jet poor

Fail 28 Nov 2007 68,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ns washer jet poor

Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,074 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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N160 FRF is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N160 FRF, 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 N160 FRF registered?

N160 FRF is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1996.

Is N160 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N160 FRF shows 4 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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