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J495 HMU

1992 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,368 mi
Last recorded88,368 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ495 HMU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 88,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 88,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 88,206 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 87,005 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

very slight noise in o/s/r hub

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,908 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,899 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,897 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,849 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,616 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,314 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,314 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,959 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,712 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 79,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 78,619 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in front number plate.

nearside washer jet blocked.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,383 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 78,383 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,082 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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J495 HMU is a 1992 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J495 HMU, 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 J495 HMU registered?

J495 HMU is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J495 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J495 HMU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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