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G44 BRD

1990 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,349 mi
Last recorded138,349 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 BRD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 138,349 miles

gearbox oil leak

intermittant function on wipers not working

vosa note : registered as a full test in error partial retest should have been registered for test number 669196261277

Fail 23 Sep 2011 138,265 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

gearbox oil leak

intermittant function on front wipers not working

Pass 15 Sep 2010 135,959 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing in inner edges

offside rear tyre tread perished & cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2009 132,402 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 132,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front wings corroded

nearside front indicator lens missing

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

temperature guage went up high during test indicating possible over heat fault

Fail 22 Jul 2009 132,241 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

corrosion started o/s/f wing

front no plate slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 126,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2008 126,858 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 118,858 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 118,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 108,821 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 108,821 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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G44 BRD is a 1990 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G44 BRD, 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 G44 BRD registered?

G44 BRD is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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