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G332 KAB

1990 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,650 mi
Last recorded65,650 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG332 KAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 65,650 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding

Fail 3 Apr 2026 65,650 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 65,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 50,276 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 50,184 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,923 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,555 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,095 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,006 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,514 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 46,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,775 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,658 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 43,785 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 43,785 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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G332 KAB is a 1990 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G332 KAB, 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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G332 KAB is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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