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G171 XCR

1990 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,945 mi
Last recorded75,945 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 XCR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,945 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,041 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,571 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 57,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 49,423 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 49,423 miles

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

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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G171 XCR is a 1990 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G171 XCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G171 XCR registered?

G171 XCR is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 24 January 1990.

Is G171 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G171 XCR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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