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M531 JOH

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,225 mi
Last recorded63,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 JOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,225 miles

Battery Insecure on Base

Corrosion in O/S Rear Sill Panel Inner and Outer and Wheel Arch

Drivers Seat Belt Stalk Release Sticks at times but belt does secure

Front Exhaust Blowing Slightly Front Flexi Gauze Deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tailgate Panel Damage

Fail 11 Jul 2013 63,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Battery Insecure on Base

Corrosion in O/S Rear Sill Panel Inner and Outer and Wheel Arch

Drivers Seat Belt Stalk Release Sticks at times but belt does secure

Emissions High On 1st Attempt

Front Exhaust Blowing Slightly Front Flexi Gauze Deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tailgate Panel Damage

Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2012 59,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

wheel cylinders heavily corrded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2011 53,465 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,248 miles

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

both wiper rubbers split

Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,244 miles

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

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

both wiper rubbers split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,032 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 49,032 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,213 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 47,212 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,636 miles

both rear tyres perished outer side walls

nearside front outer cv boot perished

slight damage to front number plate

slight oil leaks from power steering pipes and hoses

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,533 miles

offside and nearside front c/v boots inner clips insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2006 43,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside front c/v boots inner clips insecure

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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M531 JOH is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M531 JOH, 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 M531 JOH registered?

M531 JOH is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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