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M260 GPE

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,881 mi
Last recorded135,881 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 GPE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2011 135,881 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside 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)

ADVISE N/S/R AND O/S/R SUSPENSION ARM CENTRE BUSH

Pass 16 Mar 2010 118,323 miles

ADVISE REAR SUSPENSION ARM CENTRE BUSHES.OIL LEAK,O/S/F AND N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK PIN, SLIGHT PLAY ON STEERING RACK

Fail 12 Mar 2010 118,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

ADVISE REAR SUSPENSION ARM CENTRE BUSHES.OIL LEAK,O/S/F AND N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK PIN, SLIGHT PLAY ON STEERING RACK

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,315 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2009 105,315 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,024 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,009 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 83,009 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 72,004 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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M260 GPE 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 55.6%.

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 M260 GPE, 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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M260 GPE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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