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N234 PKG

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,644 mi
Last recorded34,644 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 PKG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill old repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,582 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 32,574 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,539 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,306 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,531 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2010 26,531 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,083 miles

advise n/s/r brake light lens cracked but not showing white light

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 23,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,110 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

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 PKG is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKG, 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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N234 PKG is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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