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M179 HNV

1995 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,306 mi
Last recorded90,306 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 HNV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 90,306 miles

front registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Fail 27 Jan 2010 90,306 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,033 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,033 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,902 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 85,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 81,941 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 81,941 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 78,593 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

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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M179 HNV is a 1995 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M179 HNV, 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 M179 HNV registered?

M179 HNV is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M179 HNV safe to buy?

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