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H143 DBD

1991 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH143 DBD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2006 103,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake imbalance.

n/s rear main suspension arm bush seperating.

o/s outer c.v. boot cracking.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,361 miles

front brake imbalance.

n/s rear main suspension arm bush seperating.

o/s outer c.v. boot cracking.

Pass 25 Jun 2005 102,166 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 102,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H143 DBD is a 1991 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H143 DBD, 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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What year was H143 DBD registered?

H143 DBD is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H143 DBD safe to buy?

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