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M109 XCR

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,269 mi
Last recorded67,269 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM109 XCR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,269 miles

long handbrake lever travel

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear outer sills

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,642 miles

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear outer sills

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,171 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake travel long

o/s/f brake binding slightly

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,658 miles

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

o/s/f disc discoloured

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,433 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,413 miles

damage to front number plate

handbrake travel long

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,087 miles

handbrake travel long

some damage to front number plate

Fail 24 Sep 2007 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

handbrake travel long

some damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,258 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 54,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner steering rack joints have small amount of play

handbrake travel long

some damage to front number plate

Fail 12 Oct 2005 53,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 53,069 miles

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

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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M109 XCR is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 85,913 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 M109 XCR, 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 32 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M109 XCR registered?

M109 XCR is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M109 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M109 XCR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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