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M189 MKJ

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,513 mi
Last recorded94,513 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 MKJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 94,513 miles

Oil leak

sills/arches/front crossmember all rusting.front subframerusting (attn req soon).nsr tyre walls,cv boots,rear suspension bushes persihing.slow to complete e/test.front reg plate.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,854 miles

o/s/r indicator faded, number plate cracked, o/s cv boot perished, end of sills rusting, sub frame rusting (attention required soon) n/s/r tyre worn on edge, suspension bushes perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,508 miles

Wipers worn, offside rear indicator faded, rear suspension bushes worn to acceptable limit, exhaust joints rusting,nearside sill rusting, oil leak.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,425 miles

front reg plate cracked.osr indicator faded.o/s cv boot perished.front subframe rusting.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,611 miles

battery insecure,n/s/f tyre worn to minimum legal limit,rear suspension bushes perished, front number plate cracked.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 77,224 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn right to legal limit - requires replacement

rear silencer rusty and starting to leak - attention required soon

rear trailing arm bushes detereorated to acceptable limit - require replacement

Fail 27 Nov 2006 77,224 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn right to legal limit - requires replacement

rear silencer rusty and starting to leak - attention required soon

rear trailing arm bushes detereorated to acceptable limit - require replacement

Pass 12 Dec 2005 73,788 miles

battery insecure,n/s cv boot perishing.exhayst welds/joints rusting.rear suspension bushes perishing/WORN.

Pass 13 Dec 2004 72,679 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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M189 MKJ is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 85,913 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 M189 MKJ, 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 32 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M189 MKJ registered?

M189 MKJ is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M189 MKJ safe to buy?

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