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M501 KVP

1994 Rover 214

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,887 mi
Last recorded137,887 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 KVP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 137,887 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside mirror loose

Offside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2010 137,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake fluid level low

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside mirror loose

Offside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2009 132,701 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 126,848 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 126,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 119,602 miles

both front tyres+offside rear tyre wearing on edges,nearside trailing arm bush wearing

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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M501 KVP is a 1994 Rover 214 in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M501 KVP, 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 M501 KVP registered?

M501 KVP is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 8 August 1994.

Is M501 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M501 KVP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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