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N187 YVA

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,025 mi
Last recorded97,025 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 YVA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 97,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,132 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 88,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,825 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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N187 YVA is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N187 YVA, 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 N187 YVA registered?

N187 YVA is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N187 YVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N187 YVA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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