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G181 TEA

1990 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 TEA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2006 88,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 88,750 miles

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

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

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

1,o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to crack & unbond †2,piece of metal in n/s/r tyre †3,o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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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G181 TEA is a 1990 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G181 TEA, 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 G181 TEA registered?

G181 TEA is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G181 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G181 TEA shows 2 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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