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M549 EDU

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,822 mi
Last recorded76,822 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 EDU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 76,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front track control arm mount in front crossmember has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes in front of radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 76,749 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive tie bar mount in front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooling pipes in front of radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 76,714 miles

Front Outer cv boots Pershing

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe by tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 76,959 miles

Front Outer cv boots perished and split

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 76,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer cv boots perished and split

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 76,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,878 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 75,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,685 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,890 miles

Coolant leak

n/s mirror glass damaged

slight play in inner steering rack ends

water pump leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,560 miles

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

fan switch not cutting in and getting hot

rear radius arm bushes split

starter faulty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,742 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,443 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 67,443 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,383 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,191 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,543 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 58,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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M549 EDU is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M549 EDU, 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 M549 EDU registered?

M549 EDU is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M549 EDU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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