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M159 NON

1971 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1971 Rover 21475,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 NON
MakeRover
Model214
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

repair to nearside front wing

Pass 16 Dec 2008 81,717 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,815 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pipe corroding/protective mesh damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,245 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 5 Jan 2006 65,401 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 65,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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M159 NON is a 1971 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 75,676 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 M159 NON, 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 55 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M159 NON registered?

M159 NON is a 1971 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M159 NON safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 NON shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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