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N175 BKL

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,670 mi
Last recorded80,670 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 BKL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,670 miles

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

outer sills corroded but not yet excessive

Fail 18 Jan 2016 80,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

outer sills corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,462 miles

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

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

outer sills corroding both sides

Fail 15 Jan 2014 75,462 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

outer sills corroding both sides

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,658 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,365 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,281 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,530 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,216 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,617 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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N175 BKL is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N175 BKL, 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 N175 BKL registered?

N175 BKL is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N175 BKL safe to buy?

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