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M140 RKJ

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

127,883 mi
Last recorded127,883 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 RKJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2007 127,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns outer sill badly damaged

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr tyre perishing

os head lamp aim just acceptable on lower limit

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osf wiper blade split/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

signs of fluid on power steering feed pipes

water in nsr lamp/recommend attention

Pass 21 Feb 2006 123,267 miles

ADVICES AS PER ADVICE SHEET NO.931118946028 DATED 17/02/2006

Fail 17 Feb 2006 123,267 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded,cylinders to hoses

front anti roll bar corroded,link bushes perished

front brake pipe across bulkhead corroded,just acceptable

front wipers smearing,recommend replacement

nsr lamp filled with water

oil leak

osr tyre just legal

power steering feed pipe damp

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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M140 RKJ is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M140 RKJ, 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 M140 RKJ registered?

M140 RKJ is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 6 February 1995.

Is M140 RKJ safe to buy?

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