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G856 DDD

1990 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,450 mi
Last recorded114,450 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 214100,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 DDD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 114,450 miles

Battery insecure

o/s rear brake back plate + n/s of front cross member beginning to corrode

Fail 6 Jul 2011 114,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery insecure

o/s rear brake back plate + n/s of front cross member beginning to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2010 114,399 miles

front number plate poor condition

o/s/r radius arm bush poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,249 miles

front number plate seperated

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2009 114,225 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 113,693 miles

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

front number plate faded and damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2007 112,130 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear radius arm bushes perished

Fail 20 Jun 2007 112,113 miles

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

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

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

rear radius arm bushes worn and perished

Pass 20 Jun 2006 110,814 miles

front registration plate poor condition

n/s outer c/v boot badly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2006 110,800 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front registration plate cracked and faded

rear radius arm bushes perished

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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G856 DDD is a 1990 Rover 214 in Silver 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 G856 DDD, 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 G856 DDD registered?

G856 DDD is a 1990 Rover 214, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G856 DDD safe to buy?

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