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M297 PFV

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,636 mi
Last recorded38,636 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 PFV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,636 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,348 miles

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

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

n/s/r arch rusty but no jagged edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,840 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 19,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,829 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 19,829 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,626 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,773 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 18,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 16,232 miles

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

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

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

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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M297 PFV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M297 PFV, 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 M297 PFV registered?

M297 PFV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M297 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M297 PFV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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