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J431 SFC

1992 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,807 mi
Last recorded83,807 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ431 SFC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides sills slightly corroded

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 81,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness seen n/s/r brake caliper area

n/s/r outer sill area slightly corroded

n/s/r service brake effort poor

o/s/r outer sill area slightly corroded

rear brake application is slightly uneven

rear registration plate faded

Pass 3 May 2011 79,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness seen n/s/r brake caliper area

rear brake application is slightly uneven,n/s low/slow.

Pass 17 May 2010 76,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,027 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

both sides sill areas corroded close to excess

Pass 12 May 2008 71,127 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 678,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 64,876 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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J431 SFC is a 1992 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J431 SFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J431 SFC registered?

J431 SFC is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J431 SFC safe to buy?

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