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N234 DNB

1996 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,930 mi
Last recorded93,930 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 DNB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2011 93,930 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

coolant level low

n/s parking brake cable casing split and swollen

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,726 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,336 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 81,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,652 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 70,652 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 63,421 miles

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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N234 DNB is a 1996 Rover 214 in White 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 N234 DNB, 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 N234 DNB registered?

N234 DNB is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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