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J186 KBP

1992 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,904 mi
Last recorded106,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ186 KBP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 106,904 miles

n/s mirror glass is missing

o/s/f cv boot is perished

power steering belt is cracked

rear main bushes are starting to split

Fail 13 Jan 2009 106,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level is low and pads all look low

exhaust all in poor condition,section behind cat is blowing

n/s mirror glass is missing

o/s/f cv boot is perished

power steering belt is cracked

rear main bushes are starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2008 101,397 miles

all brake pads look low (recommend wheels off check)

exhaust is rusty

main rear subframe bushes perished

o/s/f cv boot perished

Fail 28 Nov 2006 92,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2006 92,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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J186 KBP is a 1992 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J186 KBP, 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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J186 KBP is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J186 KBP safe to buy?

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