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N233 XTF

1996 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 XTF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,543 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 136,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 136,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 131,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 125,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 121,348 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 121,196 miles

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

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)

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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N233 XTF is a 1996 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N233 XTF, 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

How do I check the history of N233 XTF?

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What year was N233 XTF registered?

N233 XTF is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N233 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N233 XTF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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