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G211 CEL

1989 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,712 mi
Last recorded70,712 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 CEL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 70,712 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 70,705 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,060 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 63,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G211 CEL is a 1989 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G211 CEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G211 CEL registered?

G211 CEL is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is G211 CEL safe to buy?

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