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N185 YLS

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

106,384 mi
Last recorded106,384 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 YLS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2006 106,384 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N185 YLS is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N185 YLS, 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 N185 YLS registered?

N185 YLS is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N185 YLS safe to buy?

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