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F414 RGM

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,306 mi
Last recorded81,306 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF414 RGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 81,136 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 81,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 81,070 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,843 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,807 miles

n s f tyre has repair plug out of repair boundry

Fail 10 Aug 2018 76,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n s f tyre has repair plug out of repair boundry

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,068 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside starting to rust

Fail 15 Feb 2013 75,151 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front suspension mounting areas showing corrosion

o/s/f bumper needs attention

rear fuel pipes showing deterioration

rear tyres showing deterioration

rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,492 miles

fuel hoses near tank showing deterioration

n/s and o/s boot floors showing corrosion

slight noise from n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

windscreen washer switch needs attention

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes showing deterioration

n/s and o/s boot floors showing corrosion

n/s/r chassis showing corrosion

slight noise from n/s/r and o/s/f wheel bearings

washer/wiper switch needs attention

Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member showing corrosion

n/s and o/s rear boot floors showing corrosion

rear tyres showing deterioration

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

windscreen washer control arm needs attention

Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r boot floor showing corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,212 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 68,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

o/s/r boot floor showing corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2006 66,189 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 66,159 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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F414 RGM is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F414 RGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F414 RGM is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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