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H155 UWG

1991 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,867 mi
Last recorded103,867 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH155 UWG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 103,867 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 103,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion around sunroof and front nearside wing not considered excessive /dangerous currently

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged part of case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing but not affecting light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle casing half missing but not affecting use (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wing has corrosion but no sharp edges

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover mising (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still working (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm large central bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak, from coolant expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from hose to cylinder getting rusty at ends (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car and suspension getting rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2021 103,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall splits when opened up cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall splits when opened up cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall splits when opened up cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover mising (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still working (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm large central bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak, from coolant expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from hose to cylinder getting rusty at ends (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car and suspension getting rusty

Pass 21 May 2020 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside and all components corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside and all components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,606 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

all tyres heavily perished and cracked

underside and all components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 103,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

all tyres heavily perished and cracked

underside and all components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Fail 11 Apr 2018 103,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wheelarch corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,224 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wheelarch corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,590 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wheelarch corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,506 miles

nearside front wheelarch corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,467 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 101,467 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 100,848 miles

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

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

Both number plate lights dim

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,135 miles

both cv gaiters perished/front number plate damaged/wipers smearing screen/exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,925 miles

N/S FRONT SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING BUT BELT FUNCTIONS CORRECTLY FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AT BOTTOM BUT CAN BE READ OK BOOT NOT CHECKED INSIDE DUE TO BEING PRESENTED FULLY LADEN O/S & N/S OUTTER C.V BOOTS PERISHED & SPLITTING O/S & N/S

Pass 27 Mar 2009 98,212 miles

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

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,262 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2008 96,253 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 94,498 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 94,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in drivers seat runner

Pass 20 Mar 2006 91,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2006 91,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

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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H155 UWG is a 1991 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 H155 UWG, 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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H155 UWG is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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