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M178 NOJ

1995 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,612 mi
Last recorded248,612 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 NOJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 248,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 248,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 215,570 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 215,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 184,015 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 182,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 152,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 147,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 133,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 110,761 miles

spare tyre wrong size

underbody corrosion around components

Fail 26 Sep 2008 149,227 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

spare tyre wrong size

underbody corrosion around components

Pass 19 Jun 2007 110,665 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 110,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,057 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 109,057 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M178 NOJ is a 1995 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M178 NOJ, 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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M178 NOJ is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1995.

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