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N250 JLW

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,079 mi
Last recorded91,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 JLW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,079 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 91,079 miles

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

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

BATTERY WAS FLAT 063 FITTED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT

Pass 28 Nov 2006 89,271 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 89,271 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wiper arm stiff,o/s fog lamp dim compared to n/s,coolant low, radiator cooling fins missing,o/s outer cv gaiter perished,both rear brakes binding, n/s/f & o/s/r tyres 2mm,n/s/r tyre deflated

Fail 2 Nov 2005 85,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.5MM RADIATOR POOR IS SERVICE DUE FUEL FILTER

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 85,869 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.5MM RADIATOR POOR IS SERVICE DUE FUEL FILTER

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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N250 JLW is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N250 JLW, 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

How do I check the history of N250 JLW?

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What year was N250 JLW registered?

N250 JLW is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N250 JLW safe to buy?

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