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N208 JNG

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 JNG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 83,841 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,955 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 77,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,119 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,119 miles

both number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 54,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,511 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,952 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 46,952 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N208 JNG is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N208 JNG, 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 N208 JNG registered?

N208 JNG is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N208 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 JNG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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