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G106 RKM

1990 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,832 mi
Last recorded81,832 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 RKM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,832 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2009 81,832 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 78,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 77,005 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 74,762 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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G106 RKM is a 1990 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 100,674 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 G106 RKM, 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 36 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G106 RKM registered?

G106 RKM is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G106 RKM safe to buy?

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