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N214 KCK

1996 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,059 mi
Last recorded39,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 KCK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2015 39,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,102 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 37,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,273 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 35,273 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s wiper split

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,843 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded and getting weak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 33,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded and getting weak

steering lock inop

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,249 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,025 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 31,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 27,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,123 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,060 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,224 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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N214 KCK is a 1996 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N214 KCK, 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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N214 KCK is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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