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N223 GCR

1996 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,096 mi
Last recorded105,096 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 GCR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,096 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 101,175 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 101,167 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 90,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Park brake has long travel.

Pass 16 May 2008 90,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Park brake has long travel.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,348 miles

both rear trailing arms void bush craccking

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
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N223 GCR is a 1996 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N223 GCR, 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 N223 GCR registered?

N223 GCR is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N223 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 GCR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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