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G559 ADU

1989 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,817 mi
Last recorded148,817 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 ADU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 148,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wing gaffer taped

Pass 5 Dec 2006 136,613 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 136,613 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

chip in o/s headlight

front number plate damaged

long handbrake travel

o/s door mirror loose

rear number plate discoloured

rust forming on front suspension components

rust forming on o/s/f wing

rust forming on o/s/r wing

rust forming on rear suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2005 127,176 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 127,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section in rusty condition

haqndbrake has long travel

n/s/r tyre outb of shape

oil leak

rear number plate discoloured

rust forming on o/s/f wheel arch

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s and o/s outer sill panel

slight perishing to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in steering rack

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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G559 ADU is a 1989 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G559 ADU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G559 ADU registered?

G559 ADU is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G559 ADU safe to buy?

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