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M166 GAC

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,065 mi
Last recorded65,065 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 GAC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,065 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust broken (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,902 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,060 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,765 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,296 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,310 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,897 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 39,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 37,147 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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M166 GAC is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M166 GAC, 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 M166 GAC registered?

M166 GAC is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M166 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M166 GAC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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