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N229 AER

1996 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 AER
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2007 92,315 miles

CV BOOTS PERISHED

Fail 15 May 2007 92,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT PADS LOW , BOTH CV BOOTS PERISHED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,252 miles

BOTH CV BOOTS PERISHED , FRONT PADS LOW , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 26 May 2006 84,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH CV BOOTS PERISHED , FRONT PADS LOW , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 May 2005 75,648 miles

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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N229 AER is a 1996 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N229 AER, 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 N229 AER registered?

N229 AER is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N229 AER safe to buy?

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