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G237 VTT

1990 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,745 mi
Last recorded98,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 VTT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 98,745 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 98,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 98,416 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 98,376 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 98,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,258 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 98,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 2 Nov 2005 97,743 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking.

nearside rear tyre low on edge.

rear trailing arms bushes cracking.

Fail 1 Nov 2005 97,740 miles

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

nearside mirror taped in, and offside mirror glass cracked.

nearside rear tyre low on edge.

offside front tyre tread perishing .

rear trailing arms bushes cracking.

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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G237 VTT is a 1990 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G237 VTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G237 VTT registered?

G237 VTT is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 9 April 1990.

Is G237 VTT safe to buy?

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