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N527 VOV

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,933 mi
Last recorded87,933 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN527 VOV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,933 miles

ns mirror cracked

nsf outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 87,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns mirror cracked

nsf outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,338 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front cv boots perished

power steering pipes damp near bottle

radiator poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2009 79,338 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front cv boots perished

power steering pipes damp near bottle

radiator poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,425 miles

Boot operation stiff

Engine has oil leak

Power steering fluid level low

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

Radiator in poor condition

Rear indicators faded

Some corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

n/s mirror has poor repair

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2008 74,419 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

n/s mirror has poor repair

Boot operation stiff

Engine has oil leak

Handbrake travel very high

Power steering fluid level low

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

Radiator in poor condition

Rear indicators faded

Some corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 69,466 miles

see original advise sheet no. 473988887059 that still applies

Fail 29 Mar 2007 69,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear indicators faded

considerable handbrake travel

nearside door mirror in poor condition

some dampness of power steering fluid around reservoir area-unable to verify and not excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,287 miles

see advisory sheet no. 264103986038

Fail 24 Mar 2006 64,287 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake close to stop

rad in very poor condition

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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N527 VOV 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 N527 VOV, 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 N527 VOV registered?

N527 VOV is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 14 November 1995.

Is N527 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N527 VOV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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