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G259 FSG

1990 Rover 214

Beige Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,186 mi
Last recorded117,186 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG259 FSG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,186 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 113,833 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 105,347 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 103,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,378 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,756 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,471 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection.

All underside of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of components.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount, cracked and splitting.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,251 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing for full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,779 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable to inspect brake pipes properly as covered in grease

Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F inner cv boot has slight seeping of oil but still secured to joint

O/S/F outer cv boot has a slight seeping of greese but still secure to joint

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,822 miles

N/S inner cv boot slightly leaking greese but secure and still preventing dirt entry

O/S outer cv boot slightly leaking greese but secure and still preventing dirt entry

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,397 miles

Front brake discs corroded on working surfaces

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Radiator honeycomb corroded and missing

Fail 7 Apr 2011 81,390 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on working surfaces

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Radiator honeycomb corroded and missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 77,705 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,833 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 74,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,825 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 71,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,548 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 67,530 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Exhaust front pipe very close to front crossmember

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2006 62,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G259 FSG is a 1990 Rover 214 in Beige with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G259 FSG, 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 G259 FSG registered?

G259 FSG is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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