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J997 TOC

1991 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,974 mi
Last recorded77,974 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 TOC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,974 miles

bonnet stay missing

corrosive swelling on offside rear outer sill panel

offside front brake stone shield corroding away

Pass 28 Oct 2005 76,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet stay missing

front number plate cracked

offside front brake stone shield corroding away

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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J997 TOC is a 1991 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J997 TOC, 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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What year was J997 TOC registered?

J997 TOC is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 21 November 1991.

Is J997 TOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J997 TOC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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