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G159 KNG

1990 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,493 mi
Last recorded189,493 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 KNG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 189,493 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 177,317 miles

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2008 177,317 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2007 167,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate starting to deface

Fail 2 Oct 2007 167,409 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate starting to deface

Pass 11 Aug 2006 156,582 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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G159 KNG is a 1990 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G159 KNG, 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 G159 KNG registered?

G159 KNG is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G159 KNG safe to buy?

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