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N266 SPE

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,755 mi
Last recorded96,755 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 SPE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 96,755 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2011 94,803 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 94,803 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 84,686 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 84,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,500 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 70,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,116 miles

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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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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N266 SPE is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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