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M162 BPW

1995 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 BPW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,924 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 93,093 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 90,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 89,246 miles

grease leaking from n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Fail 31 Jan 2008 89,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

grease leaking from n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 86,354 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,523 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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M162 BPW is a 1995 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M162 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M162 BPW registered?

M162 BPW is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 14 February 1995.

Is M162 BPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M162 BPW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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