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M163 VDT

1995 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,572 mi
Last recorded69,572 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 VDT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside mirror

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,023 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,269 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 56,264 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,569 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,642 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish on side walls.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,268 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,802 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,052 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,767 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 41,767 miles

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

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

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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M163 VDT is a 1995 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M163 VDT, 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 M163 VDT registered?

M163 VDT is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M163 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M163 VDT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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