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N217 AVP

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,937 mi
Last recorded31,937 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 AVP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 31,937 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,937 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,525 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 30,509 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,518 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 29,518 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,236 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 29,236 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,551 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 27,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,334 miles

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

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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N217 AVP is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue 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 N217 AVP, 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 N217 AVP registered?

N217 AVP is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N217 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 AVP shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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