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G457 TAL

1990 Rover 214

Brown Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,416 mi
Last recorded113,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 TAL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2006 113,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 113,416 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)

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

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

Both door mirror glasses are cracked & o/s is only just acceptable.

Bushes in both front anti roll bar drop arm links deteriorating.

Front exhaust is corroding along seam & starting to leak slightly.

Front screen cracked.

Metal coolant pipes corroding.

N/s outer driveshaft gaiter perished.

N/s outer sill panel startin g to corrode.

O/s rear suspension bush starting to deteriorate.

Oil on engine/gearbox.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 105,435 miles

Both door mirror glasses cracked.

Front and rear coolant pipes heavily corroded.

Front screen cracked. †

Oil on engine.

Rattle from inside rear silencer.

Slight fluctuation on o/s front brake.

Slight play in steering rack.

Some play in handbrake lever.

Fail 14 Jul 2005 105,435 miles

Both door mirror glasses cracked.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear coolant pipes heavily corroded.

Front screen cracked. †

Oil on engine.

Rattle from inside rear silencer.

Slight fluctuation on o/s front brake.

Slight play in steering rack.

Some play in handbrake lever.

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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G457 TAL is a 1990 Rover 214 in Brown with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G457 TAL, 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 G457 TAL registered?

G457 TAL is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G457 TAL safe to buy?

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