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N543 SOX

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,770 mi
Last recorded177,770 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 SOX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 177,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 170,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 170,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 154,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 134,749 miles

chip in screen

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 116,668 miles

small chip on windscreen outside of swept area

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,277 miles

chip in screen

Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,250 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,397 miles

chip in screen

Fail 5 Jul 2012 80,397 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

chip in screen

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,317 miles

Corrosion on o/s/r sill

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,057 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 52,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,973 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
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N543 SOX is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N543 SOX, 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 N543 SOX registered?

N543 SOX is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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