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G49 CEJ

1990 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,473 mi
Last recorded103,473 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 CEJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension covered in corrosion

no air bag light on dash

Fail 13 Feb 2013 103,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension covered in corrosion

no air bag light on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,030 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 101,030 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,037 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 99,037 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 97,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,951 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2009 94,951 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 89,520 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,453 miles

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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G49 CEJ is a 1990 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G49 CEJ, 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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G49 CEJ is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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