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M165 XBP

1994 Rover 214

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 XBP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 110,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 108,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 108,110 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nsf tyre on limit

Pass 9 Jan 2009 103,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 98,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 94,238 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Jan 2006 92,971 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads very low

nr front tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mm

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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M165 XBP is a 1994 Rover 214 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M165 XBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M165 XBP registered?

M165 XBP is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M165 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M165 XBP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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