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M407 XKC

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,830 mi
Last recorded139,830 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM407 XKC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 139,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 136,237 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 136,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 132,659 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 132,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 129,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 129,253 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Fail 16 Mar 2011 126,031 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Pass 9 Mar 2010 122,543 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 16 Mar 2009 119,362 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 119,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 116,336 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 116,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 113,767 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 109,144 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 109,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M407 XKC is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M407 XKC, 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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M407 XKC is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 20 October 1994.

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