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G837 PVO

1990 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,142 mi
Last recorded111,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG837 PVO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 111,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 111,142 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,712 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 108,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 108,284 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,124 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 105,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 4 Jan 2012 103,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole in offside rear lamp lens

Fail 30 Dec 2011 103,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole in offside rear lamp lens

Pass 4 Jan 2011 102,082 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 102,079 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,086 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 100,086 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,381 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 98,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 96,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 96,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 94,193 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 94,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 91,750 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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G837 PVO is a 1990 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G837 PVO, 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 G837 PVO registered?

G837 PVO is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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