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H456 SAB

1991 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,994 mi
Last recorded136,994 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 21497,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH456 SAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 136,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear radius arm bushes detereorating

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge also cracking in tread

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 136,987 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 8 Nov 2012 136,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Jul 2008 129,673 miles

both rear radius arm bushes worn

front numberplate cracked

near side rear outer sill rusting

Fail 3 Jul 2008 129,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear radius arm bushes worn

front numberplate cracked

near side rear outer sill rusting

Pass 5 Jul 2007 120,912 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 120,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusting

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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H456 SAB is a 1991 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H456 SAB, 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 H456 SAB registered?

H456 SAB is a 1991 Rover 214, first registered on 19 March 1991.

Is H456 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H456 SAB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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