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G174 RCG

1990 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,245 mi
Last recorded162,245 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 41494,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 RCG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 162,245 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on limit and should be replaced.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 162,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre tread worn on limit and should be replaced.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 146,182 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 146,182 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 123,536 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 123,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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G174 RCG is a 1990 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 94,178 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G174 RCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G174 RCG registered?

G174 RCG is a 1990 Rover 414, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is G174 RCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G174 RCG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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