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J487 NRY

1992 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,704 mi
Last recorded87,704 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 NRY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,704 miles

wear in steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2007 87,690 miles

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

wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,011 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 87,011 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J487 NRY is a 1992 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J487 NRY, 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 J487 NRY registered?

J487 NRY is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J487 NRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J487 NRY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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