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M490 KOE

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,460 mi
Last recorded53,460 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 KOE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 53,460 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2018 53,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Both front tyres slightly perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 47,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,039 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,938 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,591 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 46,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 454,116 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 438,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,919 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 41,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,251 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,394 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,372 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 31,464 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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M490 KOE is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M490 KOE, 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 M490 KOE registered?

M490 KOE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M490 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 KOE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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