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G518 TVR

1989 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,953 mi
Last recorded72,953 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG518 TVR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 72,953 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 67,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 63,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Training arm rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,428 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,632 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,200 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,925 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 42,847 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,291 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,543 miles

advise oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,554 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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G518 TVR is a 1989 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 G518 TVR, 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 G518 TVR registered?

G518 TVR is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 24 November 1989.

Is G518 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G518 TVR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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