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M408 UTU

1994 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,322 mi
Last recorded103,322 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 UTU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 103,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 103,298 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 101,262 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 101,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,168 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 99,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2007 98,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 92,714 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 92,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M408 UTU is a 1994 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M408 UTU, 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 M408 UTU registered?

M408 UTU is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M408 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M408 UTU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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