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N257 UAV

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,909 mi
Last recorded119,909 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 UAV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 119,909 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 119,909 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 115,073 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre BALD inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2006 108,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N257 UAV is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N257 UAV, 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

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What year was N257 UAV registered?

N257 UAV is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N257 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 UAV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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