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K987 JTS

1992 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,540 mi
Last recorded35,540 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK987 JTS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,540 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,148 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 35,148 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,745 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,329 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,901 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,450 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 33,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,965 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,365 miles

Wipers very poor

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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K987 JTS is a 1992 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K987 JTS, 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 K987 JTS registered?

K987 JTS is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 10 November 1992.

Is K987 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K987 JTS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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