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M553 LUK

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,714 mi
Last recorded90,714 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 LUK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,714 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,505 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes showing wear

metal water pipe at front cross member showing corrosion

nearside rear sill showing corrosion

parts of exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2008 86,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

water pipes at front showing deterioration.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 85,940 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M553 LUK is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M553 LUK, 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 M553 LUK registered?

M553 LUK is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 7 September 1994.

Is M553 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M553 LUK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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