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J276 DCD

1992 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,757 mi
Last recorded53,757 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ276 DCD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,757 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,306 miles

frt subframe rusting

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2014 53,043 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 53,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,036 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,036 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,564 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,170 miles

n/s rear brake pipe rusting

rear exhaust rusting

slight rust to frt subframe

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,041 miles

n/s rear brake pipe rusting

rear exhaust rusting

rust to frt subframe

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 5 Aug 2006 46,159 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 44,810 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 44,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J276 DCD is a 1992 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J276 DCD, 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 J276 DCD registered?

J276 DCD is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J276 DCD safe to buy?

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