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Q436JJO

1971 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,790 mi
Last recorded48,790 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Rover 21475,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ436JJO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,790 miles

Both outer cv gaitors slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 48,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both outer cv gaitors slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing to excess.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,590 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,590 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,316 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,144 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,144 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 30,473 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Q436JJO is a 1971 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q436JJO, 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 Q436JJO registered?

Q436JJO is a 1971 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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