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M581 VJE

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,878 mi
Last recorded70,878 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 VJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to inner arch

Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to inner arch

Fail 8 Jun 2016 70,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,763 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,130 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,949 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,541 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 60,696 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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M581 VJE is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M581 VJE, 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 M581 VJE registered?

M581 VJE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M581 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M581 VJE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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