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N213 AKP

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 AKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,151 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 107,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 100,950 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 100,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 93,049 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 93,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 82,515 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 82,515 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N213 AKP is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N213 AKP, 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 N213 AKP registered?

N213 AKP is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N213 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N213 AKP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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