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G308 XDD

1989 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 XDD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 119,521 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 119,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 119,495 miles

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

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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G308 XDD is a 1989 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G308 XDD, 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.

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What year was G308 XDD registered?

G308 XDD is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 9 November 1989.

Is G308 XDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G308 XDD shows 3 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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