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G342 PFM

1989 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,733 mi
Last recorded176,733 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG342 PFM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 176,733 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside headlamp has small bullet hole in glass, no sharp edges present & doesn't effect beam pattern.

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 176,733 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside headlamp has small bullet hole in glass, no sharp edges present & doesn't effect beam pattern.

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 175,590 miles

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

both front tyres are getting low on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2016 175,588 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill /inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres are getting low on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 173,627 miles

rear brakes have some binding

Fail 29 Jun 2015 173,627 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes have some binding

Pass 24 Jun 2014 171,847 miles

both off side brakes have slight binding

both outer sills are rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2013 170,180 miles

both sills are rusting

front cross member is starting to rust

near side wing is rusting

off side front brake has some binding

Fail 25 Jun 2013 170,180 miles

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

both sills are rusting

front cross member is starting to rust

near side wing is rusting

off side front brake has some binding

Pass 22 Jun 2012 168,529 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 168,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 165,295 miles

off side front & off side rear brakes have some binding

Fail 15 Jun 2011 165,287 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

off side front & off side rear brakes have some binding

Pass 17 Jun 2010 163,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 161,470 miles

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

off side rear brake has slight binding

Pass 11 Jun 2008 160,125 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 160,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 158,498 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 158,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 154,544 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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G342 PFM is a 1989 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G342 PFM, 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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G342 PFM is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 28 November 1989.

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