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N23 LPV

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,555 mi
Last recorded106,555 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 LPV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank and o/s strap corroded

light corrosion on rear chassis both sides

nail and cut in n/s front tyre

rear tyres perished in tread area

Fail 22 Feb 2011 106,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel tank and o/s strap corroded

light corrosion on rear chassis both sides

nail and cut in n/s front tyre

rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 17 Mar 2010 103,145 miles

sills covered unable check for corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2010 102,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,403 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 98,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,293 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 93,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,798 miles

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 82,350 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 82,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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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N23 LPV is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N23 LPV, 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 N23 LPV registered?

N23 LPV is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N23 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 LPV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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