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G742 DTW

1990 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 DTW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 113,698 miles

both rear radius arm bushes split & perished.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm Legal limit 1.6mm.

stone chip in n/s headlamp lens,not effecting headlamp aim.

underside of vehicle & suspension components dry & corroded.

various body damage to vehicle.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 113,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear radius arm bushes split & perished.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm Legal limit 1.6mm.

stone chip in n/s headlamp lens,not effecting headlamp aim.

underside of vehicle & suspension components dry & corroded.

various body damage to vehicle.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 113,031 miles

clock not working.

front brakes squeel when opperated.

n/s headlamp chipped.

n/s reverse light orange.

n/s/r light lens cracked but conplete.

o/s inner washer jet blocked.

slight coolant leak from water pump pipe to bottom hose (corroded).

spare tyre underinflated.

various light accident damage around bodywork.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 111,004 miles

aerial broken.

all metal brake pipes corroded.

all metal coolant hoses heavily corroded.

clock not working.

n/s headlight chipped.

n/s reverse light orange.

n/s/f tyre 3mm + n/s/r tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various damage/corrosion around bodywork.

Fail 3 Aug 2006 111,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aerial broken.

all metal brake pipes corroded.

all metal coolant hoses heavily corroded.

clock not working.

n/s headlight chipped.

n/s reverse light orange.

n/s/f tyre 3mm + n/s/r tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various damage/corrosion around bodywork.

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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G742 DTW is a 1990 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 1990 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 100,674 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 G742 DTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G742 DTW registered?

G742 DTW is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 11 June 1990.

Is G742 DTW safe to buy?

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