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G736 HJX

1989 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,876 mi
Last recorded124,876 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG736 HJX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 124,876 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from rear box

Fail 21 Aug 2008 124,876 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from rear box

Pass 22 Aug 2007 121,999 miles

battery insecure

chip in windscreen

nearside rear trailing arm bush splitting

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2007 121,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

battery insecure

chip in windscreen

nearside rear trailing arm bush splitting

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2006 116,715 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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G736 HJX is a 1989 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G736 HJX, 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 G736 HJX registered?

G736 HJX is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 7 December 1989.

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