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M20 ACM

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

207,540 mi
Last recorded207,540 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 ACM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 207,540 miles

General corrosion to steering/suspension components.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have deep cracks/splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 205,912 miles

General corrosion to steering/suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracked/splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 204,135 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various steering & suspension components show general age & surface corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2024 204,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various steering & suspension components show general age & surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 201,671 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering & suspension components are showing general age & corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2023 201,671 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear suspension arm bush severely deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear suspension arm bush severely deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering & suspension components are showing general age & corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2022 199,903 miles

General age related corrosion to suspension/steering components.

N/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/R tyres perishing/splitting.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 199,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box leak. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box leak due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

General age related corrosion to suspension/steering components.

N/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/R tyres perishing/splitting.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 198,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

General rust on underside. Rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 198,213 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

General rust on underside. Rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 195,591 miles

All suspension & steering bushes are showing age & perishing but not considered excessive or resulting in excess movement.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle showing general age & corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2020 195,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

All suspension & steering bushes are showing age & perishing but not considered excessive or resulting in excess movement.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle showing general age & corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 192,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 192,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 189,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 189,058 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced AFFECTED BY ANOTHER LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced AFFECTED BY ANOTHER LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 184,761 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 184,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 181,104 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 181,100 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 177,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 177,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 174,004 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 174,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 169,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 169,975 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 165,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 165,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 156,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 146,492 miles

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)

Some corrosion of o/s/ wheel arches.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 146,485 miles

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

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)

Some corrosion of o/s/ wheel arches.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 136,579 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 136,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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 24 Jul 2008 128,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 128,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 119,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 119,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 110,513 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006

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

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

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

Off side rear tyre side wall in poor condition

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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M20 ACM is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M20 ACM, 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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M20 ACM is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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