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M287 JLJ

1994 Rover 214

Beige Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 JLJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,214 miles

both front outer cv gaitors cracked

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear suspension arm large bushs condition

Fail 6 Mar 2014 100,695 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,312 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 98,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,609 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,435 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2010 87,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,332 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,843 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2008 80,843 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2007 76,485 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,914 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

offside wing damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2006 63,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar nearside drop link lower bush seperated

offside door mirror lense crecked

offside front wing damaged

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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M287 JLJ is a 1994 Rover 214 in Beige with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M287 JLJ, 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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What year was M287 JLJ registered?

M287 JLJ is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M287 JLJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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