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N223 VPE

1996 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,639 mi
Last recorded108,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 VPE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 108,639 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear trailing arm main bushes perished/spliting.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 104,221 miles

Exhaust front pipe poor condition,corroded and starting too blow.

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

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

Offside and nearside rear traling arm main bushes perished and starting too split.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,584 miles

Exhaust front pipe poor condition,corroded and starting to blow around welds.

Offside and nearside rear traling arm main bushes starting to split.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 99,852 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 99,852 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 95,919 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 95,919 miles

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

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 VPE is a 1996 Rover 414 in Silver 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 VPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N223 VPE registered?

N223 VPE is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N223 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 VPE 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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