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H136 EFP

1991 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,883 mi
Last recorded84,883 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 EFP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,352 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,881 miles

rear wheel archs have corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2013 78,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,724 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 76,724 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,459 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 74,459 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,988 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 69,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,262 miles

front number plate slighty discoloured

nearside front inner main beam not working

radiator in poor condition

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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H136 EFP is a 1991 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 97,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H136 EFP, 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 35 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H136 EFP is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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