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N166 TAX

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 TAX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 123,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 120,079 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 117,321 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 117,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 111,171 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 111,171 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 103,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 101,768 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 101,768 miles

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.

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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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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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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