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J179 VGM

1992 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,148 mi
Last recorded101,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 VGM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,148 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 101,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,903 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 78,264 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 78,264 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 May 2006 76,910 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J179 VGM is a 1992 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J179 VGM, 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 J179 VGM registered?

J179 VGM is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J179 VGM safe to buy?

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