MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,755 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear tyre slightly perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine oil leaks
N/S and O/S outer sills and end closures heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake pipes corroded unable to fully inspect due to plastic coated
Rear tyres worn to 3mm and perished
Engine oil leaks
N/S and O/S outer sills and end closures heavily corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake pipes corroded unable to fully inspect due to plastic coated
Rear tyres worn to 3mm and perished
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake out of balance 23%
front coil springs corroded
n/s/f brake pads wearing low
o/s/r tyre under inflated
outersills corroded
shockers weak
slight brake bind n/s/f
Centre seatbelt hidden
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre seatbelt hidden
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N266 SPE is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N266 SPE, 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.
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What year was N266 SPE registered?
N266 SPE is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 25 April 1996.
Is N266 SPE safe to buy?
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