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G591 VHW

1989 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,686 mi
Last recorded114,686 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG591 VHW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 114,686 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

some wear to both front brake discs

Fail 26 Aug 2010 114,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2009 111,211 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 111,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear gearbox stabalizer loose

Pass 9 Sep 2008 107,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 106,318 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 103,152 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 103,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2006 99,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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G591 VHW is a 1989 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G591 VHW, 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 G591 VHW registered?

G591 VHW is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 11 December 1989.

Is G591 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G591 VHW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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