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N553 MFW

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,638 mi
Last recorded183,638 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 MFW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 183,638 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 183,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 181,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 181,498 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 178,704 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 178,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 172,539 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 166,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 159,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 153,149 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2014 146,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear sections of exhausts in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2013 140,012 miles

Middle exhaust corroded

Outer cv gaiters cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 133,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 126,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 120,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 120,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 113,712 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,618 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 101,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 92,381 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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N553 MFW is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N553 MFW, 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 N553 MFW registered?

N553 MFW is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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