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N490 BJN

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,935 mi
Last recorded155,935 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 BJN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 155,935 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sillpanels

repairs carried out to both outer sill panels been blacked over

Fail 23 Mar 2011 155,834 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

clonk in steering rack

drivers seat nearside front adjuster mechanism worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 147,903 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 147,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 129,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 129,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 113,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 97,210 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 97,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,003 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 81,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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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N490 BJN is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N490 BJN, 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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N490 BJN is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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