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N172 HVF

1996 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,971 mi
Last recorded79,971 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 HVF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,971 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 79,730 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 74,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,434 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,979 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 47,233 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,435 miles

1. o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 2. Both rear tyres near legal limits, wearing on inside edge. 3. n/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 24 May 2010 44,398 miles

Rear tyres worn to limit on inside edges.

Pass 20 May 2009 41,072 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges both outer sills becoming corroded at rear

Pass 23 May 2008 39,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,983 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,069 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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N172 HVF is a 1996 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N172 HVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N172 HVF registered?

N172 HVF is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N172 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 HVF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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