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N571 VPY

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,316 mi
Last recorded70,316 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 VPY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 70,316 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 69,646 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 69,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 66,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 54,723 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded at rear

Pass 30 May 2018 48,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,485 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded at bottom full length of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2016 45,541 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS WEAK.

Pass 14 May 2015 43,668 miles

OUTER SILLS WEAK.

REAR MAIN AXLE BUSHES TORN AND WEAK,

SOME CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE PIPE.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,365 miles

condition of rear rear wiper blade

Pass 9 May 2012 32,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,550 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 22,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,162 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,511 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 14,511 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,289 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,843 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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N571 VPY is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N571 VPY, 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 N571 VPY registered?

N571 VPY is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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