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G270 DLJ

1990 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,033 mi
Last recorded139,033 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 DLJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,033 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 139,033 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 136,691 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 136,691 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 133,681 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 133,681 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 129,920 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 129,920 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 125,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 122,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 118,680 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 118,671 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 115,265 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 115,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 112,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 107,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 102,512 miles

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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G270 DLJ is a 1990 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G270 DLJ, 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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G270 DLJ is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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