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N541 CSR

1995 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,088 mi
Last recorded148,088 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 CSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 148,088 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

lower metal coolant pipe corroded

oil in coolant header tank

rear suspension bushes badly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 148,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

lower metal coolant pipe corroded

oil in coolant header tank

rear suspension bushes badly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Jan 2011 143,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside of tread

Pass 15 Jan 2011 143,583 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2010 133,841 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 132,069 miles

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

engine dip stick missing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 132,069 miles

engine dip stick missing

Pass 7 Jan 2009 123,361 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 123,361 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear bumper insecure

offside wiper blade split

rear number plate slightly fadded

unable to fullt inspect metal brake pipes due to covers being fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2008 113,958 miles

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

offside rear slight noise in wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2008 113,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear slight noise in wheel bearing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jan 2007 104,943 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

power steering pipes damp around reservior

Pass 11 Jan 2007 104,943 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

power steering pipes damp around reservior

Pass 2 Dec 2005 91,830 miles

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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N541 CSR is a 1995 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N541 CSR, 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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N541 CSR is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 8 November 1995.

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