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J131 FTS

1992 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

135,023 mi
Last recorded135,023 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 FTS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2006 135,023 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 135,023 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 134,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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J131 FTS is a 1992 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 92,415 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 J131 FTS, 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 34 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J131 FTS registered?

J131 FTS is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J131 FTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J131 FTS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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