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G165 DPF

1989 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

163,964 mi
Last recorded163,964 miles
Recorded on11 May 2005
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 DPF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2005 163,964 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 163,961 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2005 163,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

LOW READING FROM NEARSIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT WING NEAR TO JAGGED EDGE LAW

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SPRING CUP RUSTY

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G165 DPF is a 1989 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 97,180 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 G165 DPF, 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 37 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G165 DPF registered?

G165 DPF is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 14 December 1989.

Is G165 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G165 DPF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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