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M509 ALT

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 ALT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 114,096 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Some corrosion at lower part of wing at sill area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 114,095 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Some corrosion at lower part of wing at sill area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,962 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer CV boots have cracking in convolutions (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 113,959 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End of sill and inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer CV boots have cracking in convolutions (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 113,574 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 110,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 104,692 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,684 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 100,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,909 miles

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

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

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

auxilliry drive belt has perished

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 96,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

auxilliry drive belt has perished

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,410 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,093 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 78,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,309 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,670 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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M509 ALT is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M509 ALT, 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 M509 ALT registered?

M509 ALT is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M509 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M509 ALT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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