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G899 RPN

1989 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,004 mi
Last recorded70,004 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover 21497,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 RPN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,004 miles

Battery insecure

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass not affecting view to rear

Fail 10 Dec 2010 70,004 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass not affecting view to rear

Pass 14 Dec 2009 66,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 62,836 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 62,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,927 miles

front and o/s/r tyres wearing inside edge

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,645 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 50,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,589 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 42,589 miles

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

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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G899 RPN is a 1989 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 97,180 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 G899 RPN, 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 37 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 G899 RPN registered?

G899 RPN is a 1989 Rover 214, first registered on 18 December 1989.

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