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M533 VTS

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 VTS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,046 miles

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

front brakes near limit

front exhaust in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,911 miles

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

front exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Dec 2014 97,911 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,874 miles

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

chip windscreen

front exhaust pipe poor condition

slight play steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2013 96,874 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip windscreen

front exhaust pipe poor condition

slight play steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,532 miles

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

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

front brakes worn

front exhaust poor condition

rear suspension arm buhes worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2011 94,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,697 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bush worn

number plates poor

Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,304 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2009 91,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,399 miles

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

front tyres limit outer edge

nearside front roll bar link worn

nearside rear tyre perished

oil around power steering pump

Pass 11 Dec 2007 85,305 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 85,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,121 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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M533 VTS is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M533 VTS, 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 M533 VTS registered?

M533 VTS is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 8 December 1994.

Is M533 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M533 VTS shows 15 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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