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J976 ROF

1971 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,063 mi
Last recorded76,063 miles
Recorded on18 May 2005
Typical for 1971 Rover 21475,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 ROF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2005 76,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2005 76,063 miles

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

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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J976 ROF is a 1971 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 75,676 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 J976 ROF, 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 55 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 J976 ROF registered?

J976 ROF is a 1971 Rover 214, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is J976 ROF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J976 ROF shows 2 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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