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M561 DHS

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 DHS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 121,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 119,200 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 119,200 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 116,176 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH AREAS CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSH SPLIT.

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

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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M561 DHS is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M561 DHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M561 DHS registered?

M561 DHS is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M561 DHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M561 DHS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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