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M566 JOH

1994 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,256 mi
Last recorded53,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM566 JOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,256 miles

tow bar bracket poorly fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,792 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 48,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 48,001 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,350 miles

Battery loose

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,149 miles

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2013 45,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres, slightly perished

chips to windscreen

front brakes a little uneven

offside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,939 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres perished

chips in front windscreen

slight distortion in front brake discs

Fail 2 Oct 2010 43,939 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

all tyres perished

chips in front windscreen

slight distortion in front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,494 miles

Both sides front brake discs have slight run out.

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,189 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,657 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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M566 JOH is a 1994 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M566 JOH, 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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M566 JOH is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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