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J100 KRL

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,584 mi
Last recorded51,584 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 KRL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 51,584 miles

Offside Rear outer sill / inner arch rusted but structural rigidity not reduced

Fail 9 Apr 2026 51,516 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill / inner arch rusted but structural rigidity not reduced

Pass 1 Apr 2025 48,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 45,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 45,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 44,596 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 36,121 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 43,242 miles

exhaust center and rear slight corrosion

slight dampness on power steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,359 miles

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)

slight deteriation on exhaust front flexi

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,428 miles

nearside rear brake binding

slight deteriation on exhaust front flexi

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,959 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,297 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,778 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,162 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,162 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,569 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,532 miles

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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J100 KRL is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,581 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 J100 KRL, 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 31 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J100 KRL registered?

J100 KRL is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is J100 KRL safe to buy?

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