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M177 SBL

1995 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,137 mi
Last recorded35,137 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 SBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 35,137 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)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre tread just on legal limit at time of test and heavy age cracking

steel wheel fitted to n/s front

Fail 6 May 2011 35,112 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

steel wheel fitted to n/s front

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)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre tread just on legal limit at time of test and heavy age cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2010 25,468 miles

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

both front wiper blades smear slightly

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,468 miles

both front wiper blades smear slightly

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2009 13,341 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres age cracked

both front tyres wearing on egdes

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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M177 SBL is a 1995 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M177 SBL, 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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M177 SBL is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M177 SBL safe to buy?

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