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M353 BAP

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,755 mi
Last recorded73,755 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 BAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 73,755 miles

corrosion to osr nsr outer sills and wheel arched

nsr tyyre 1.6mm legal limit

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,602 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 69,457 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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,776 miles

Advise front exhaust flexy area badly corroded.

Advise o/s front anti roll link bottom bush starting to split.

Advise small cracks bottom of n/s rear lamp.

Advise stone chip o/s of screen outside swept area.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 61,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Advise front exhaust flexy area badly corroded.

Advise front n/s and o/s brake disc surfaces corroded.

Advise o/s front anti roll link bottom bush starting to split.

Advise small cracks bottom of n/s rear lamp.

Advise stone chip o/s of screen outside swept area.

Advise tailpipe badly corroded and starting to leak.

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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M353 BAP is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M353 BAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M353 BAP registered?

M353 BAP is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M353 BAP safe to buy?

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