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N239 MVL

1996 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,302 mi
Last recorded132,302 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 MVL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 132,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 125,897 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 120,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 114,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 99,870 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 96,472 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 96,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N239 MVL is a 1996 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N239 MVL, 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 N239 MVL?

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What year was N239 MVL registered?

N239 MVL is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N239 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N239 MVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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