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M289 MOV

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,805 mi
Last recorded114,805 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 MOV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,805 miles

slight roughness at nearside rear wheel bearing

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 26 Oct 2012 114,795 miles

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

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

slight roughness at nearside rear wheel bearing

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 11 Nov 2011 109,550 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 10 Nov 2011 109,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2010 103,945 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2010 103,945 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 98,197 miles

engine oil level low

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 18 Dec 2009 98,195 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 9 Jan 2009 93,068 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 93,068 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,886 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 88,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 86,659 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 80,549 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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M289 MOV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M289 MOV, 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 M289 MOV registered?

M289 MOV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 8 November 1994.

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