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M197 PFC

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,666 mi
Last recorded57,666 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 PFC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,931 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,531 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,221 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 56,206 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,803 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,884 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,268 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,593 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,726 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,454 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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M197 PFC is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M197 PFC, 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 M197 PFC registered?

M197 PFC is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 7 August 1994.

Is M197 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M197 PFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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