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H312 MEY

1991 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,376 mi
Last recorded174,376 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH312 MEY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 174,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 174,353 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 174,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 95,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 171,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 171,578 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 169,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 168,584 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 166,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 164,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 162,440 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 162,401 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 160,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 159,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 151,803 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 151,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 142,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 134,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 129,239 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 129,239 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 124,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 124,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 114,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 114,352 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 106,442 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 106,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 95,507 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 95,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres on rear are 155. tyres on the front are 165

Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,041 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 86,041 miles

Nearside 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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H312 MEY is a 1991 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H312 MEY, 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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H312 MEY is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 16 April 1991.

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