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N173 OGG

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,796 mi
Last recorded133,796 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 OGG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 133,796 miles

both outer cv gaitors starting too split

Fail 5 Dec 2008 133,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 133,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake poor performance on imbalance check

Pass 16 Nov 2007 125,366 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 125,332 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 113,049 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 112,962 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 103,587 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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N173 OGG is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N173 OGG, 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 N173 OGG registered?

N173 OGG is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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