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N214 YKL

1996 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,224 mi
Last recorded72,224 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 YKL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,224 miles

Battery insecure

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

Not all bulbs working in high level brake light.

O/s wiper split.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to fuel tank.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,471 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion exhaust rear box

handbrake needs adjustment

metal brake pipes pitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside dooe mirror loose

scuff mark on sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,090 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads below half worn

rear number plate insecure

side to side play in handbrake lever

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,212 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes pitted and rusty

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

radiator corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,889 miles

nearside front tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 25 Jul 2005 36,859 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 36,822 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YKL is a 1996 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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