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N238 AVA

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,825 mi
Last recorded59,825 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 AVA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2009 59,825 miles

Radiator in poor condition/ Exhaust joints corroded/ Suspension bushes worn and flexing under load/ Brake hoses perished/ Suspension components heavily corroded/ Ribbed belts perished and cracked/ CV gaitors are cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2009 59,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Radiator in poor condition/ Exhaust joints corroded/ Suspension bushes worn and flexing under load/ Brake hoses perished/ Suspension components heavily corroded/ Ribbed belts perished and cracked/ CV gaitors are cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,946 miles

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded , signs of water leak , radiator corroded , cracking/perrishing to steering & suspension bushes , surafce corrosion to various brake pipes , coil springs cororded , o/s/f tyre badly cracked/wearing edges

vehicle under body corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2008 54,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded , signs of water leak , radiator corroded , cracking/perrishing to steering & suspension bushes , surafce corrosion to various brake pipes , coil springs cororded , o/s/f tyre badly cracked/wearing edges

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,108 miles

rear indicators faded †condensation in n/s head lamp †aux belt badly cracked †front tyres wearing on edges †cracking to both outer c.v boots †damage to wheel trims †both rear tyres badly cracked †corrosion to various body panels

Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,885 miles

rear washer in-op †rear wiper smearing †indicators fading slightly †both front tyres cracking in tread †exhaust system corroded †cracking to steering/suspension bushes †fuel tank corroded †slight surface corrosion to fuel lines

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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N238 AVA is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N238 AVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N238 AVA registered?

N238 AVA is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N238 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N238 AVA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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