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J348 MDY

1992 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,613 mi
Last recorded63,613 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ348 MDY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 63,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 63,094 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm void bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,555 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,037 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,551 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 61,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,925 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 60,911 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,275 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,881 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 58,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,660 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,635 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,601 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 53,594 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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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J348 MDY is a 1992 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J348 MDY, 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 J348 MDY registered?

J348 MDY is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J348 MDY safe to buy?

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