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G163 XKX

1990 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 XKX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 94,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 93,534 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 88,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 88,302 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,409 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,409 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 81,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,217 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 74,217 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,574 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 70,574 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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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G163 XKX is a 1990 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G163 XKX, 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 G163 XKX registered?

G163 XKX is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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