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G303 BLR

1990 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,452 mi
Last recorded70,452 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 BLR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,452 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,218 miles

engine / gearbox oil leaks

knocking in steering rods

nearside front shock absorber is damp

nearside front tyre tread is cracking

offside and nearside rear trailing arm centre bushes are splitting

Fail 16 Feb 2011 67,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine / gearbox oil leaks

knocking in steering rods

nearside front shock absorber is damp

nearside front tyre tread is cracking

offside and nearside rear trailing arm centre bushes are splitting

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,553 miles

offside and nearside outer drive shaft boots are cracked

offside and nearside rear trailing arm centre bushes are starting to split

rear exhaust section is corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,770 miles

nearside rear seat belt is twisted

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes are cracked

radiator fins in poor condition

rear exhaust section is corroded and leaking slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,536 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,353 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 57,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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G303 BLR is a 1990 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G303 BLR, 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 G303 BLR registered?

G303 BLR is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G303 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G303 BLR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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