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J142 LAF

1992 Rover 214

Brown Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,013 mi
Last recorded127,013 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 LAF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 127,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 127,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 122,881 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 122,881 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some damage to nearside front seat belt stalk shroud.

some handbrake travel.

Pass 2 May 2007 118,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 110,784 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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J142 LAF is a 1992 Rover 214 in Brown with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J142 LAF, 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 J142 LAF registered?

J142 LAF is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J142 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J142 LAF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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