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M548 MON

1994 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,159 mi
Last recorded187,159 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 MON
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2011 187,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 187,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 177,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres 2-3mm

fuel tank filler neck corroded

oil leaks around gearbox

slight corrosion in n/s outer sill

Fail 26 Nov 2010 176,691 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)

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

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

slight corrosion on outer sills to wheel arches both sides

Pass 4 Dec 2009 166,304 miles

coolant leak [ coolant pipe on rear of engine ]

corrosion on nearside also offside sill and wheel arches

Pass 5 Dec 2008 155,867 miles

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Fail 28 Nov 2008 155,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 14 Dec 2007 145,577 miles

front number plate cracked

front washers weak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear indicator bulbs fading

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,338 miles

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

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

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

front number plate broken bottom edge

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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M548 MON is a 1994 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M548 MON, 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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M548 MON is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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