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N232 YAN

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,598 mi
Last recorded85,598 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 YAN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,598 miles

play in n/s/f tie rod bar front bush

Fail 2 Dec 2008 85,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

play in n/s/f tie rod bar front bush

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,052 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre on limits on inner edge

play in front hub assembleys

Fail 6 Dec 2007 80,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front pads low

n/s/f tyre on limits on inner edge

play in front hub assembleys

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Handbrake close to stop

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 67,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Handbrake close to stop

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 57,488 miles

oil leak from steering pump area

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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N232 YAN is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N232 YAN, 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 N232 YAN registered?

N232 YAN is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N232 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N232 YAN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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