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N828 COV

1971 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,377 mi
Last recorded54,377 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Rover 21475,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN828 COV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,377 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 54,377 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,766 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 43,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 42,297 miles

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

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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N828 COV is a 1971 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 75,676 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 N828 COV, 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 55 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N828 COV?

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What year was N828 COV registered?

N828 COV is a 1971 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N828 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N828 COV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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