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M149 VUB

1995 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 VUB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm bushes worn/perished

cv gaitors perished

Fail 12 Apr 2007 99,523 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm bushes worn/perished

cv gaitors perished

Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,414 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 94,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2005 85,713 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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M149 VUB is a 1995 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M149 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M149 VUB registered?

M149 VUB is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M149 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M149 VUB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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