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M397 CWK

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 CWK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,979 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2011 65,975 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2010 63,444 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper small split not affecting screen view

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2009 51,987 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,515 miles

advise pattern on no.plate lettering. slight separation of both rear trailing arm bushes. slight separation of o/s/r lower arm outer bush. headlamps partially covered by bonnet.

n/s/f side reapter intermittent.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,840 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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M397 CWK is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M397 CWK, 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 M397 CWK registered?

M397 CWK is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M397 CWK safe to buy?

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