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N487 VON

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,804 mi
Last recorded137,804 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 VON
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 137,804 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre low on tread and damage noted to outer sidewall

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2008 137,804 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear trailing arm bushes split

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre low on tread and damage noted to outer sidewall

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2007 129,454 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake travel high

Pass 9 Oct 2007 129,454 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 Oct 2006 121,830 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 121,830 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 113,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N487 VON is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,581 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 N487 VON, 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 31 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N487 VON registered?

N487 VON is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N487 VON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N487 VON shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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