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N246 AER

1996 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 AER
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 80,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 79,611 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,152 miles

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,827 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 78,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 78,375 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,791 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,715 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 65,337 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,318 miles

nearside rear suspension arm bush fitted upside down

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,622 miles

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

nearside rear radius arm bush fitted wrong way up

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,156 miles

nearside front indicator pale

nearside rear radius bush starting to split

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 31 May 2007 53,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,304 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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N246 AER is a 1996 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N246 AER, 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

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What year was N246 AER registered?

N246 AER is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N246 AER safe to buy?

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