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M542 MDA

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,097 mi
Last recorded94,097 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 MDA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,401 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 87,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,667 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 75,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,917 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)

nsr tyre is showing signs of aging

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,020 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,366 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 65,522 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 65,489 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 63,818 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 62,181 miles

rear radius arm bushes perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2005 60,308 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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M542 MDA is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M542 MDA, 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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M542 MDA is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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