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M518 PKM

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,050 mi
Last recorded70,050 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 PKM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,050 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT 2/ SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT 2/ SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,936 miles

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

O/S/R / N/S/R SILLS RUSTY

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,264 miles

O/S/R SILL RUSTY

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,432 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 65,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,594 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,620 miles

1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Fail 24 Oct 2007 61,620 miles

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

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

1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,397 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 57,411 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 57,411 miles

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

1/N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT 2/ SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK FROM PUMP 3/N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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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M518 PKM is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M518 PKM, 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 M518 PKM registered?

M518 PKM is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is M518 PKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M518 PKM shows 12 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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