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H168 EGV

1991 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,421 mi
Last recorded107,421 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 EGV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all outer wheel archs starting to corrode but not sharp

heavy corrosion behind front mudflaps

o/s/f spotlight inop

o/s/f tyre at 3mm

o/s/r 1/4 window taped up so not sharp

o/s/r tyre at 3mm and starting to perish

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jan 2015 107,421 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all outer wheel archs starting to corrode but not sharp

heavy corrosion behind front mudflaps

o/s/f spotlight inop

o/s/f tyre at 3mm

o/s/r 1/4 window taped up so not sharp

o/s/r tyre at 3mm and starting to perish

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all outer wheel archs starting to corrode not yet sharp

both rear tyres at 3mm

heavy corrosion behind front mud flaps

o/s/f spot light inop

o/s/r 1/4 window covered with tape as broken but no sharp edge

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Jan 2014 104,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres at 3mm

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all outer wheel archs starting to corrode not yet sharp

heavy corrosion behind front mud flaps

o/s/f spot light inop

o/s/r 1/4 window covered with tape as broken but no sharp edge

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting both rear doors and all archs but not yet sharp edges

corrosion starting both rear sills but not yet to excess

n/s dip on max mark

o/s/f spot light inop

o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r tyres all at 3mm

o/s/r 1/4 pannel window smashed but covered with tape so no sharp edges

rear exhaust has temp patch fitted may need exhaust replacing soon

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,327 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 93,327 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,983 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 89,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,359 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 86,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 82,394 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 82,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,469 miles

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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H168 EGV is a 1991 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H168 EGV, 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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H168 EGV is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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