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M153 BSU

1994 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,813 mi
Last recorded82,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 BSU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,813 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,833 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight drag o/s/f brake

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,751 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s door glass mirror broken

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,688 miles

Engine oil leak & fluid leak, nearside door mirror glass cracked. Both front cv gaiters perishing.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,672 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 73,668 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,494 miles

Advise fluid at offside front brake caliper.

Advise replace both rear semi-trailing arm centre void bushes.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,081 miles

Advise replace both rear semi-trailing arm centre void bushes.

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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M153 BSU is a 1994 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M153 BSU, 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 M153 BSU registered?

M153 BSU is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M153 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M153 BSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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