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N184 MUD

1996 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,418 mi
Last recorded118,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 MUD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 118,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill corroided to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,520 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

advise nearside and offside body panels slightly corroided

advise nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

advise offside outer sill panel slightly coroided

Fail 13 Jun 2017 116,520 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)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

advise nearside and offside body panels slightly corroided

advise nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

advise offside outer sill panel slightly coroided

Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,479 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 113,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,345 miles

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

advise front registration plate slight damage

Fail 10 Jun 2015 111,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise front registration plate slight damage

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre warn inside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,769 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre warn inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,340 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes surface rust

front outer cv boots perished

rear tyres perished

under body surface rust

wipers split on ends

Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 94,480 miles

front drop link bushes perished and worn

offside and nearside front tyres bald on inside edge

oil leak

rear tyres perished and worn

unable to check for leaks underbody wet

Fail 22 Feb 2012 94,470 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)

front drop link bushes perished and worn

offside and nearside front tyres bald on inside edge

oil leak

rear tyres perished and worn

unable to check for leaks underbody wet

Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,927 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 86,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 77,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,552 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,532 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 69,806 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 69,806 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 69,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 63,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 55,897 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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N184 MUD is a 1996 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N184 MUD, 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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N184 MUD is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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