CarVerify

Free Car Check

M53 DVV

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,499 mi
Last recorded118,499 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 DVV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 118,499 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside and nearside rear void bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front anti roll bar link lower bush worn

offside rear tyre damaged on inner wall

rear exhaust box corroded

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 2 May 2012 109,604 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 109,592 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2011 98,717 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

rear n/s tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,941 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly wearing low

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,572 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,548 miles

N/S/R tyre

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

o/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2007 74,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre

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

o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2005 64,928 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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M53 DVV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M53 DVV, 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

How do I check the history of M53 DVV?

You can check the full history of M53 DVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M53 DVV registered?

M53 DVV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 6 December 1994.

Is M53 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M53 DVV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M53 DVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M53 DVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.