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J4 WVV

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 WVV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,342 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,746 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 54,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,981 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,407 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,596 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,449 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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J4 WVV is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 J4 WVV, 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 30 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 J4 WVV registered?

J4 WVV is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is J4 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 WVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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