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G849 ERU

1990 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,508 mi
Last recorded67,508 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 ERU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 67,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine fault

Fail 4 May 2011 67,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine fault

Fail 28 Apr 2010 67,214 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,214 miles

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

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,851 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,120 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 57,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 40,665 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 40,664 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G849 ERU is a 1990 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G849 ERU, 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 G849 ERU registered?

G849 ERU is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G849 ERU safe to buy?

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