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M540 KJW

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 KJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 89,499 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 81,909 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 81,909 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

front tyres badly worn on edges and close to legal limit.

metal in offside rear tyre.

rear suspension arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,298 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

signs of damp and smell of petrol round tank area NO VISSIBLE SIGNS OF A LEAK

slight wear and separation to suspension bushs front and rear

Fail 21 Mar 2007 73,298 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

signs of damp and smell of petrol round tank area NO VISSIBLE SIGNS OF A LEAK

slight wear and separation to suspension bushs front and rear

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,249 miles

corrosion to and around suspension components

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank

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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M540 KJW is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M540 KJW, 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 M540 KJW registered?

M540 KJW is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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