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M257 BSD

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,075 mi
Last recorded140,075 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 BSD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,075 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 140,030 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 136,169 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 136,112 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 131,968 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 131,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,351 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 127,351 miles

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

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

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 122,037 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 122,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 116,052 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 115,949 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,751 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2010 110,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2009 104,312 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 104,312 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 97,500 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 97,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,309 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 93,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 90,565 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 90,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre near legal limits .

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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M257 BSD is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M257 BSD, 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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M257 BSD is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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