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H31 GKE

1991 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,813 mi
Last recorded87,813 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH31 GKE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2009 821,648 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 821,648 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 76,544 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake lever comes up high

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 31 May 2008 76,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake lever comes up high

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 29 May 2007 68,661 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 68,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 May 2006 58,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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H31 GKE is a 1991 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H31 GKE, 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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H31 GKE is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1991.

Is H31 GKE safe to buy?

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