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M523 SRE

1994 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,402 mi
Last recorded112,402 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 SRE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,885 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flex pipe damaged and slightly leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2017 101,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flex pipe damaged and slightly leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,756 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,870 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,542 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 7 Jul 2011 63,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,593 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

naerside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,824 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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M523 SRE is a 1994 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M523 SRE, 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 M523 SRE registered?

M523 SRE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M523 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M523 SRE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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