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M437 LOE

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,242 mi
Last recorded104,242 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 LOE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 104,242 miles

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Play in n/s/f track rod end

Slight exhaust blow

Wheel arches corroded

n/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 19 Dec 2019 104,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Play in n/s/f track rod end

Slight exhaust blow

Wheel arches corroded

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 20 Dec 2018 102,521 miles

both front wipers smearing & split

exhaust system corroded & slightly leaking

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Rear tyre perished & starting to split

Offside wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 102,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Rear tyre perished & starting to split

Offside wheel arches corroded

both front wipers smearing & split

exhaust system corroded & slightly leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 98,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,233 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 97,233 miles

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,019 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on but dim

front & rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

radiator in weak condidion

Fail 19 Dec 2014 95,019 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on but dim

front & rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

radiator in weak condidion

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,114 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on but dim

front & rear wheel arches corroded

radiator in weak condidion

Fail 16 Dec 2013 93,114 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on but dim

front & rear wheel arches corroded

radiator in weak condidion

Fail 19 Dec 2012 91,537 miles

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

battery warning light is on but dim

both front outer cv boots worn

corrosion to outer sills,arches and rear inner wings

radiator in weak condition

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,537 miles

battery warning light is on but dim

both front outer cv boots worn

corrosion to outer sills,arches and rear inner wings

radiator in weak condition

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2011 89,979 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers smearing & judding

Fail 21 Dec 2010 88,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers smearing & judding

Pass 24 Dec 2009 86,464 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 21 Dec 2009 86,464 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)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 24 Dec 2008 84,692 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 84,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 82,629 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers blades split

Pass 20 Dec 2006 81,029 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 81,029 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front wiper split

Pass 21 Dec 2005 78,730 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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M437 LOE is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 M437 LOE, 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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M437 LOE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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