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H179 DOD

1991 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,492 mi
Last recorded170,492 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH179 DOD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 170,492 miles

both front seat belt clasps require attention soon

nearside front anti roll bar linkage has slight play

nearside front rack joint has slight play

Fail 25 Jun 2007 170,475 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front seatbelt clasps require attention soon

Pass 21 Jun 2006 163,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 158,634 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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H179 DOD is a 1991 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H179 DOD, 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 H179 DOD registered?

H179 DOD is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 15 January 1991.

Is H179 DOD safe to buy?

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