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J243 DNG

1992 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,289 mi
Last recorded83,289 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 DNG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,289 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front number plate damaged

front number plate has no BSAU numbers on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 3 Oct 2008 83,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front number plate damaged

front number plate has no BSAU numbers on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,757 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,109 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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J243 DNG is a 1992 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J243 DNG, 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 J243 DNG registered?

J243 DNG is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J243 DNG safe to buy?

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