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M178 WAR

1995 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,226 mi
Last recorded109,226 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 109,226 miles

cable fouling pedal area

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn very low

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside and nearside steering rack inner joints are noisey and have play

offside front shock absorber is damp

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

very little reserve handbrake travel

Fail 7 Apr 2009 109,218 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cable fouling pedal area

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn very low

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside and nearside steering rack inner joints are noisey and have play

offside front shock absorber is damp

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

very little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2008 104,948 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 102,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 98,409 miles

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

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 WAR is a 1995 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M178 WAR, 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 M178 WAR registered?

M178 WAR is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 6 March 1995.

Is M178 WAR safe to buy?

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