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G589 RTO

1990 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,701 mi
Last recorded154,701 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG589 RTO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 154,701 miles

n/s rear indicator lens damaged

o/s rear fog light damaged and has temporary repair

wiper switch slightly insecure

Fail 18 May 2011 154,701 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

n/s rear indicator lens damaged

o/s rear fog light damaged and has temporary repair

wiper switch slightly insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 148,414 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 148,414 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 142,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s front headlight slightly damaged

Fail 19 May 2009 142,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from heater hose

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s front headlight slightly damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 May 2008 137,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 137,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 132,234 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 132,234 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 126,779 miles

both rear tyres worn on both sides close to limits

Fail 22 May 2006 126,779 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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G589 RTO is a 1990 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G589 RTO, 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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G589 RTO is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 16 June 1990.

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