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G168 TGY

1990 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,458 mi
Last recorded109,458 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 TGY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 109,458 miles

front number plate damaged

passenger mirror lens cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2009 109,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

passenger mirror lens cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 104,311 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 104,311 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 102,408 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 102,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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G168 TGY is a 1990 Rover 214 in Red 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 G168 TGY, 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 G168 TGY registered?

G168 TGY is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G168 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G168 TGY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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