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H281 YRH

1991 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,384 mi
Last recorded153,384 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 YRH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 153,384 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 153,384 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 152,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 151,685 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 151,685 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 150,398 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 150,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 148,943 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 148,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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H281 YRH is a 1991 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H281 YRH, 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 H281 YRH registered?

H281 YRH is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 17 January 1991.

Is H281 YRH safe to buy?

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