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G184 OYB

1990 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,480 mi
Last recorded121,480 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 OYB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 121,480 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 121,480 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 116,363 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 116,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 110,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 110,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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G184 OYB is a 1990 Rover 214 in Red 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 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 G184 OYB, 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 G184 OYB registered?

G184 OYB is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G184 OYB safe to buy?

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