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G765 ALF

1990 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,682 mi
Last recorded58,682 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG765 ALF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 58,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clonk in steering

Fail 6 Feb 2018 58,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clonk in steering

Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,506 miles

clonk in steering

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,449 miles

movement in inner steering rack joints

Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,449 miles

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

movement in inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,324 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,293 miles

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

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,227 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,908 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre heavily perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,566 miles

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

nearside front tyre has deep cracks in side wall and tread

offside front tyre has cracks in side wall and tread

play in steering

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,641 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 56,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,465 miles

both front tyre's starting to perish!

Fail 21 Jan 2010 56,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyre's starting to perish!

Fail 22 Jan 2009 55,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,419 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,952 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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G765 ALF is a 1990 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G765 ALF, 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 G765 ALF registered?

G765 ALF is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G765 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G765 ALF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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