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M579 GAP

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,251 mi
Last recorded29,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 GAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,617 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 65,617 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

idle speed erratic

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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M579 GAP is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M579 GAP, 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 M579 GAP registered?

M579 GAP is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M579 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M579 GAP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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