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N557 TOL

1995 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

141,233 mi
Last recorded141,233 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 TOL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 141,233 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 141,223 miles

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

both rear tyres worn at inner tread sections.

long travel at handbrake lever

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 21 Feb 2008 141,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 131,960 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 131,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N557 TOL is a 1995 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N557 TOL, 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 N557 TOL registered?

N557 TOL is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N557 TOL safe to buy?

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