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G656 GFX

1990 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,008 mi
Last recorded156,008 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 GFX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 156,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

battery inscure

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brake tight to rotate

offside mirror scured with tape

underbody, suspention etc corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 154,146 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension 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)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

nearside rear outer sill corroded and previously repaired

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear inner and outer sill corroded and previously repaired

offside wing mirror fixed with tape

Pass 17 Dec 2010 151,299 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

all rear suspention bushes worn

both rear suspention trailing arm bushes worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2010 151,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear suspention bushes worn

both rear suspention trailing arm bushes worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 148,582 miles

nearside front chassis leg area damaged

nearside rear brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

nearside rear tyre worn in a poor condition at sidewall

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2008 145,357 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front damage in area of lower chassis leg

nearside rear tyre perished and kerb damage at sidewall

Fail 4 Dec 2008 145,357 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and kerb damage at sidewall

front brake pads worn

nearside front damage in area of lower chassis leg

Pass 3 Jan 2008 142,793 miles

nearside front lower chassis leg damaged by impact

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2007 142,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front lower chassis leg damaged by impact

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Dec 2006 139,993 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 139,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 136,063 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT NOT OF STANDARD TYPE USUALLY FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G656 GFX 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 66.7%.

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 G656 GFX, 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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What year was G656 GFX registered?

G656 GFX is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 19 February 1990.

Is G656 GFX safe to buy?

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