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M36 XVF

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,570 mi
Last recorded104,570 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM36 XVF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 104,570 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 104,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 106,781 miles

slight damage to windscreen † †both outer drive shaft gaitors becoming perished † †o/s rear tyre at legal limits

Fail 23 Feb 2006 106,761 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 106,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M36 XVF is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M36 XVF, 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

How do I check the history of M36 XVF?

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What year was M36 XVF registered?

M36 XVF is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M36 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M36 XVF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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