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M215 MKJ

1994 Rover 414

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM215 MKJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 95,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack / track rod

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 93,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack / track rod

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear sill lips weakened and damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak at front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly damaged /starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement/bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position light lens slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged temporary mirror insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front and both rear doors corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor / wheel well corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake squeak on aplication and both low effort

Spare tyre defective

aux / pas belt squealing

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 88,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged temporary mirror insecure

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front and both rear doors corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor / wheel well corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake squeak on aplication and both low effort

Spare tyre defective

aux / pas belt squealing

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both outer sills and rear arches rusty but not holed yet

Fail 14 Jul 2021 86,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both outer sills and rear arches rusty but not holed yet

Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,974 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 81,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 79,293 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 79,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,727 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,142 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,130 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,904 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside Non obligatory mirror glass insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside Non obligatory mirror glass insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,639 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

intermitant belt noise

knocking/grinding noise coming from gear box

Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,597 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

intermitant belt noise

knocking/grinding noise coming from gear box

Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front inner driveshaft oil seal (gearbox) is leaking

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front washer is partially blocked

Oil residue offside front area

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,813 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 59,325 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,750 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 57,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 56,191 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,090 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,318 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 50,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 47,355 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 47,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nail in near side front tyre

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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M215 MKJ is a 1994 Rover 414 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 86,236 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M215 MKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M215 MKJ is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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