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N255 FWA

1996 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 FWA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 87,632 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 87,626 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak down back of engine

Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,916 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 80,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2005 74,607 miles

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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N255 FWA is a 1996 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N255 FWA, 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 N255 FWA registered?

N255 FWA is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N255 FWA safe to buy?

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