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J48 RNV

1992 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,302 mi
Last recorded93,302 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ48 RNV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 93,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 92,365 miles

rear wheel arches corroded but not causing sharp edges

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear wheel arches corroded but not causing sharp edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,542 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked/perished - no cords visible at time of test

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

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

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

Some rusting to both rear wheelarches

Fail 18 Apr 2017 91,542 miles

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked/perished - no cords visible at time of test

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

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

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

Some rusting to both rear wheelarches

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,459 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Apr 2016 90,459 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & end of sill under rear wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & end of sill under rear wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Only one offside washer jet squirting fluid

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2015 89,412 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Steering lock does not engage

Fail 28 May 2015 89,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Steering lock does not engage

Pass 30 May 2014 88,163 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Steering lock does not engage

Fail 29 May 2014 88,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Steering lock does not engage

Pass 28 May 2013 86,822 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Steering lock does not engage

Fail 28 May 2013 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Steering lock does not engage

Pass 23 May 2012 85,290 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 85,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 83,590 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 83,590 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 82,013 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 82,013 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 80,213 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 80,213 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 78,278 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 78,278 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 77,019 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 75,318 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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J48 RNV is a 1992 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J48 RNV, 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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J48 RNV is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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