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G209 DCS

1989 Rover 214

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,106 mi
Last recorded64,106 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG209 DCS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2010 64,106 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,259 miles

n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 29 Nov 2008 61,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front wipers torn

offside front tyre 9 year old slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,217 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 59,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G209 DCS is a 1989 Rover 214 in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 97,180 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 G209 DCS, 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 37 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G209 DCS registered?

G209 DCS is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 28 November 1989.

Is G209 DCS safe to buy?

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