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G514 TFJ

1989 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,476 mi
Last recorded56,476 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 TFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2010 56,476 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged/cracked

handbrake travel high

slight play top steering/coloumn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,875 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,318 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2008 55,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,701 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel high

nearside wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,072 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2005 52,791 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front pads look low

O/S/F seat belt a bit fury

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

Rear pads not visible for inspection

Slight leak on cv boot O/S/F outer

Speed ratings different on tyres

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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G514 TFJ is a 1989 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G514 TFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 37 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G514 TFJ registered?

G514 TFJ is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 11 December 1989.

Is G514 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G514 TFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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