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N162 GOW

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,486 mi
Last recorded77,486 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 GOW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,486 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,495 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Jul 2007 49,130 miles

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

EMITS WHITE SMOKE UNDER ACCERLATION

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

steering rack slightly damp

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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N162 GOW is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red 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 N162 GOW, 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 N162 GOW registered?

N162 GOW is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N162 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 GOW 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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