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G116 ELC

1990 Rover 214

Beige Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,360 mi
Last recorded76,360 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 ELC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,360 miles

Exhaust is corroded .

NSF and OSF wings are corroded .

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,485 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 75,485 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,865 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,132 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,657 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 70,656 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 70,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 70,444 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,016 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 69,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 66,762 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,583 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,505 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 62,505 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,530 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,499 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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G116 ELC is a 1990 Rover 214 in Beige with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G116 ELC, 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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G116 ELC is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 13 February 1990.

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