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J995 LHC

1991 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,748 mi
Last recorded122,748 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ995 LHC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 122,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play o/s steering rack

Underbody corrosion

Vehicle panels are corroded

Fail 16 May 2008 122,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play o/s steering rack

Underbody corrosion

Vehicle panels are corroded

Pass 17 May 2007 116,282 miles

as issued on previous mot

Fail 14 May 2007 116,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 110,391 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 110,391 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE;both offside and nearside inner and outer body sills starting to corrode/both rear radius arm bushes slightly worn/nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 18 May 2005 105,866 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 105,866 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlight tell Tail light not illuminating.

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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J995 LHC is a 1991 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J995 LHC, 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.

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J995 LHC is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 24 December 1991.

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