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M453 YEY

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,743 mi
Last recorded30,743 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 YEY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,743 miles

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

exhaust front section slighty corrroded

slight damage to n/s lower outer sill

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,086 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 28,086 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,880 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 26,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,307 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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M453 YEY is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M453 YEY, 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 M453 YEY registered?

M453 YEY is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M453 YEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M453 YEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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