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G480 DPF

1990 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,143 mi
Last recorded54,143 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 DPF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,143 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 54,074 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advise centre exhaust system corroded

Advise different size tyres fitted to front and rear

Advise nearside and offside front outer transmission gaiters cracking

Advise nearside and offside rear tyres worn low 2mm tread

Advise nearside front indicator lense missing

Advise offside front headlamp aim on higher limit

Advise offside front mudflap lose

Advise offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Advise offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Advise rear number plate showing slight water distortion

Advise slight play in offside steering rack arm

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 19 Oct 2005 49,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 49,470 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 49,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Both front outer transmission gaiters cracking

Different size wheels and tyres fitted front and rear, fronts are 165/80r13 rears are 175/65r14 but are matched in axle pairs

both rear trailing arm back bushes cracking and showing small splits

centre exhaust system rustie

rear number plate starting to show slight distortion

small stone chips and scatches to front screen

various slight oil leaks evident

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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G480 DPF is a 1990 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G480 DPF, 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 G480 DPF registered?

G480 DPF is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G480 DPF safe to buy?

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