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N209 LAM

1996 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,479 mi
Last recorded71,479 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 LAM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,479 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight corrosion o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,441 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 62,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 59,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,688 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,034 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 49,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,637 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 36,600 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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N209 LAM is a 1996 Rover 414 in Silver 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 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 82,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N209 LAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N209 LAM registered?

N209 LAM is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N209 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 LAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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