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M166 SCF

1995 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 SCF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,400 miles

clutch appears worn

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,297 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,818 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,540 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,540 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,947 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,837 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,423 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 SCF is a 1995 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M166 SCF, 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 M166 SCF registered?

M166 SCF is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1995.

Is M166 SCF safe to buy?

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