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J305 PFD

1992 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ305 PFD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2013 139,873 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 138,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2012 138,211 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 135,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2011 135,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 132,378 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 132,378 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 127,435 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 119,214 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 119,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 111,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 101,914 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 101,914 miles

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

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

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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J305 PFD is a 1992 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J305 PFD, 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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J305 PFD is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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