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N236 XOX

1996 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 XOX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine overheating when idling

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,464 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 84,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,335 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 79,330 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,052 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 74,052 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,227 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 68,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N236 XOX is a 1996 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N236 XOX, 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 N236 XOX registered?

N236 XOX is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N236 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 XOX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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