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M138 BPW

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,333 mi
Last recorded115,333 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 BPW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 115,333 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 115,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 111,648 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 111,648 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 106,961 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 106,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 101,206 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 101,206 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 95,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 95,174 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2005 88,426 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 88,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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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M138 BPW is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,581 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 M138 BPW, 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 31 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M138 BPW registered?

M138 BPW is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 8 February 1995.

Is M138 BPW safe to buy?

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