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N20 NJS

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,960 mi
Last recorded117,960 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 NJS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 117,960 miles

battery insecure

bonnet covered by tape

both front cv boots starting to crack

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing low

offside rear shocker damp

oil leak

outer sills corroded

power steering damp but no leaks visible

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in offside front track rod end

slight play in steering rack

slight surface on front to rear brake pipes

unable to check outer sills properley due to them covered by substance

Fail 18 Aug 2010 117,959 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

both front cv boots starting to crack

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust system corroded

offside rear shocker damp

oil leak

outer sills corroded

power steering damp but no leaks visible

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in offside front track rod end

slight play in steering rack

slight surface on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2009 115,206 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front cv boots starting to perrish

exhaust system corroded

power steering slightly damp

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2009 115,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front cv boots starting to perrish

exhaust system corroded

power steering slightly damp

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2008 104,478 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 104,222 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 92,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,178 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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N20 NJS is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N20 NJS, 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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N20 NJS is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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