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G396 TKK

1990 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,933 mi
Last recorded172,933 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG396 TKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 172,933 miles

Offside Front Chassis corrosion just outside subframe mouning prescribed area. Attention is recommended so this does not spread.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 166,113 miles

Offside chassis rail corrosion, outside prescribed area

Recommend adjustment/attention to rear brakes, only just acceptable.

Pass 12 Jun 2023 163,301 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 155,744 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 153,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 153,109 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 153,078 miles

Corrosion - old welded repairs with edge covered in filler difficult to assess, offside rear. Other old welded repairs appear secure.

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 152,046 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 149,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 149,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 146,975 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 144,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 141,900 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 141,900 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 139,151 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 139,058 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 135,367 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 135,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 135,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 131,761 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 131,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 128,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 125,837 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 125,837 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Battery insecure

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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G396 TKK is a 1990 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G396 TKK, 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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G396 TKK is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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