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N216 YVA

1996 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,711 mi
Last recorded101,711 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 YVA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 101,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,417 miles

both front cv boots perished

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal fuel lines are corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2009 97,417 miles

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

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

both front cv boots perished

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal fuel lines are corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 93,541 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,057 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 85,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 72,271 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 72,271 miles

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

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

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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

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N216 YVA is a 1996 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N216 YVA, 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 N216 YVA registered?

N216 YVA is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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