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M45 TKU

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,929 mi
Last recorded122,929 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM45 TKU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,929 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 122,921 miles

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

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)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 122,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both outer sills corroding

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 19 May 2015 122,849 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both outer sills corroding

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,317 miles

corrosion on o/s/f wing

slight corrosion n/s/r outer sill

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 121,723 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insucure

Pass 6 Dec 2011 121,217 miles

Battery insecure

central locking not working o/s/r

n/s/f cv boot perished

oil leaks from engine

Pass 30 Nov 2010 120,270 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 120,270 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 117,399 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 114,384 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 111,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on nearside B pillar

corrosion on offside B pillar

crack in front number plate

nearside front seat back has play in back

nearside front tyre worn on edge 2mm

offaide front seat has play in back

Pass 4 Dec 2006 106,911 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 106,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both wipers starting to smear screen

front number plate cracked

nearside front seat back moves

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front seat back moves

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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M45 TKU is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M45 TKU, 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 M45 TKU registered?

M45 TKU is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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