MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING
OIL LEAK
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N166 TAX 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 66.7%.
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 N166 TAX, 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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How do I check the history of N166 TAX?
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What year was N166 TAX registered?
N166 TAX is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N166 TAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N166 TAX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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