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G477 AWK

1989 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,422 mi
Last recorded151,422 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 AWK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2012 151,422 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 149,699 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 149,699 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 147,646 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 147,622 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 146,303 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 146,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 144,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 144,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 141,978 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 141,955 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 139,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 136,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 136,207 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G477 AWK is a 1989 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G477 AWK, 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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What year was G477 AWK registered?

G477 AWK is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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