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M170 OBM

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 OBM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 102,416 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside steering rack inner joint has significant play

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside steering rack inner joint has significant play

underbody corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 95,689 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2017 95,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.05% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,309 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 80,330 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 80,330 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,434 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,402 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills starting to corrode in places

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

neqarside rear wheel arch is exsessively corroded

offside freont washer jet is blocked

unable to inspect floor due to underseal

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,393 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake very close to end of travel

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,015 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2007 48,976 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,767 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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M170 OBM is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M170 OBM, 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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M170 OBM is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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