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M516 ACL

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,568 mi
Last recorded106,568 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 ACL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 106,568 miles

both sills slight corrosion

front subframe slight corrosiion

Fail 27 Aug 2011 106,568 miles

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

both sills slight corrosion

front subframe slight corrosiion

Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,932 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split, o/s/r tyre nail in it, fuel pipes rusty at rear

Fail 21 Sep 2010 101,932 miles

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

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

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

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split, o/s/r tyre nail in it, fuel pipes rusty at rear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 95,103 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 95,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,737 miles

o/s rear tyre on min, n/s front tyre wall cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre on min, n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2007
Fail 26 Sep 2006 72,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 72,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M516 ACL 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 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M516 ACL, 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 M516 ACL registered?

M516 ACL is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 27 September 1994.

Is M516 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M516 ACL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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