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M118 DBJ

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,600 mi
Last recorded67,600 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 DBJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,600 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,534 miles

Rear service brake will not pass on brake rollers after several attempts and work on brakes, carryed out a decelometer test passed.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,488 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silancer end Cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front near limit in middle of tyre 185/55 R15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner wing mud shield loose, catching wheel on lock.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silancer end Cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front near limit in middle of tyre 185/55 R15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner wing mud shield loose, catching wheel on lock.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,828 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,021 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,046 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 64,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,114 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,098 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,287 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,217 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 59,337 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,337 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,536 miles

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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M118 DBJ is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M118 DBJ, 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 M118 DBJ registered?

M118 DBJ is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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