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G640 AKV

1989 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

79,028 mi
Last recorded79,028 miles
Recorded on8 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 AKV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2006 79,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front cv boots starting to split

front number plate damaged

number plate lights under powered

off side front inner road rim damaged

off side rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 31 Mar 2006 79,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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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G640 AKV is a 1989 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G640 AKV, 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 G640 AKV registered?

G640 AKV is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 9 November 1989.

Is G640 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G640 AKV shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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