CarVerify

Free Car Check

J960 OEA

1991 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,948 mi
Last recorded76,948 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ960 OEA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,948 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

brake pads not checked

driveshaft gaitors cracking/perishing

front number plate cracked/deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

brake pads not checked

driveshaft gaitors cracking/perishing

front number plate cracked/deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2008 73,310 miles

front & rear registration plates adrift

Fail 1 Dec 2008 73,301 miles

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

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

front & rear registration plates adrift

o/s top engine mounting bolt adrift

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,937 miles

both driveshaft outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

both registration plates deteriorating

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s poss close to cords

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f mudflap insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both driveshaft outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

both registration plates deteriorating

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s poss close to cords

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f mudflap insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2006 67,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 61,646 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J960 OEA is a 1991 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 97,728 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 J960 OEA, 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 35 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J960 OEA?

You can check the full history of J960 OEA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J960 OEA registered?

J960 OEA is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 11 December 1991.

Is J960 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J960 OEA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J960 OEA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J960 OEA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.