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G729 UPN

1990 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,962 mi
Last recorded103,962 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover 41494,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 UPN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 103,962 miles

C.v.boots perished

Engine leaks oil

Exhaust corroding

Sills corroding

Pass 30 May 2012 103,413 miles

front exhaust slight blow and deteriorating

oil leak ?

outer sill panels corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2012 103,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front exhaust slight blow and deteriorating

oil leak ?

outer sill panels corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2011 102,138 miles

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

Cut in n/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wheel arches corroding

sills corroding

Pass 20 May 2010 100,896 miles

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

Oil leak

both front shockers slight leak

both front tyres getting low 2.4mm

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre getting low and perishing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 May 2009 100,072 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre on limit 175/65/14tr

no plates deteriorating

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 May 2009 100,072 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre on limit 175/65/14tr

no plates deteriorating

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 12 May 2008 98,199 miles

engine leaking oil

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 12 May 2008 98,199 miles

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

engine leaking oil

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 96,637 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre getting low

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 16 May 2006 94,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet dented

both rear trailing arms mounts deteriorating

n/s ind repeater loose

o/s inner full beam intermittant

rear no plate deteriorating

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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G729 UPN is a 1990 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 94,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G729 UPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G729 UPN is a 1990 Rover 414, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G729 UPN safe to buy?

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