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N243 FFA

1996 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,036 mi
Last recorded94,036 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 FFA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 94,036 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 94,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,695 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 88,684 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,706 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 80,607 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 80,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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N243 FFA is a 1996 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N243 FFA, 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 N243 FFA registered?

N243 FFA is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N243 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 FFA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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