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N538 VVR

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

152,985 mi
Last recorded152,985 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 VVR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2006 152,985 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 195/50/15 †front & rear tyres have rotation marked on outer walls - correctly fitted †n/s outer sill has a couple of rust blisters †n/s rear wheel arch rusty

handbrake lever adjust †o/s door pins have slight wear †spare wheel tyre slack †windscreen marked †clutch pedal rubber missing †

slight gear box oil leak? †rear wiper blade rubber badly split †n/s front tyre inner edge wearing, approx 3/4 worn & will soon require change †rear brakes adjust †underfloor sections o/s & n/s from front to rear been dented †

Pass 26 Sep 2006 152,985 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front & rear tyre sizes 195/50/15 †front & rear tyres have rotation marked on outer walls - correctly fitted †n/s outer sill has a couple of rust blisters †n/s rear wheel arch rusty

handbrake lever adjust †o/s door pins have slight wear †spare wheel tyre slack †windscreen marked †clutch pedal rubber missing †

slight gear box oil leak? †rear wiper blade rubber badly split †n/s front tyre inner edge wearing, approx 3/4 worn & will soon require change †rear brakes adjust †underfloor sections o/s & n/s from front to rear been dented †

Fail 21 Sep 2006 152,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front & rear tyre sizes 195/50/15 †n/s front & rear tyres have rotation marked on outer walls correcty fitted †n/s outer sill has a couple of rust blisters †n/s rear wheel arch rusty

handbrake lever adjust †o/s door pins have slight wear †spare wheel tyre slack †windscreen marked †clutch pedal rubber missing † † †

rear brakes adjust †underfloor sections o/s & n/s from front to rear been dented †

slight gear box noise? †rear wiper blade rubber badly split †n/s front tyre inner edge wearing, approx 3/4 worn & will soon require change †

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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N538 VVR is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N538 VVR, 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 N538 VVR registered?

N538 VVR is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N538 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N538 VVR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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