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M276 JOH

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 JOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,936 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 84,090 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion both rear inner arches

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,250 miles

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

drivers seat belt locking mechanism slightly sticky when inserting

front and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Aug 2012 77,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

drivers seat belt locking mechanism slightly sticky when inserting

front and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers seat belt locking mechanism slightly sticky

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,599 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt locking mechanism slightly sticky

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,695 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,768 miles

front No.plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,816 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 56,611 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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M276 JOH is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M276 JOH, 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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M276 JOH is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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