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G651 DNO

1990 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

478,722 mi
Last recorded478,722 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG651 DNO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 478,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 478,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 476,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 471,840 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 453,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 448,919 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 441,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 431,656 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 431,164 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 417,738 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 417,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 402,250 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 402,250 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 388,994 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 388,994 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 363,411 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 363,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 353,990 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 344,011 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 344,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 321,370 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 309,667 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 288,060 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 288,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 268,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 253,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 232,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 218,446 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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G651 DNO is a 1990 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 G651 DNO, 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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G651 DNO is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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