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N511 PVV

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,067 mi
Last recorded125,067 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 PVV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 125,067 miles

Front Lower engine oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack joint seal has a slight oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and handbrake showing low effort (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 1 Feb 2019 125,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s outer c. .v boot spilt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower engine oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack joint seal has a slight oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and handbrake showing low effort (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower power steering leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 120,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front steering rack leaking

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016 218,379 miles

Front engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer steering rack leaking

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 113,330 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 108,519 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,965 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 97,491 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner treads

Fail 6 Feb 2012 97,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner treads

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,353 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 91,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,481 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

radiator fins corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2010 88,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

radiator fins corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2009 81,491 miles

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

Steering rack damp.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 73,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,564 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 68,564 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N511 PVV is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N511 PVV, 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 N511 PVV registered?

N511 PVV is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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