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M172 ELM

1995 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 ELM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 85,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,370 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,572 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,211 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,657 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,657 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,232 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,092 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2012 70,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 67,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 60,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 56,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 52,050 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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M172 ELM is a 1995 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M172 ELM, 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 M172 ELM registered?

M172 ELM is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is M172 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M172 ELM shows 14 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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