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J253 DGP

1992 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,658 mi
Last recorded128,658 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 DGP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 128,658 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 128,650 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 126,115 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 126,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 8 Jun 2007 123,436 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 123,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 120,615 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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J253 DGP is a 1992 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J253 DGP, 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 J253 DGP registered?

J253 DGP is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J253 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J253 DGP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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