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M618 VEV

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,166 mi
Last recorded66,166 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM618 VEV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,166 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split /broken (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension lower arms rusty and bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,094 miles

Engine oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,842 miles

Nearside Rear Sill/wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Seat back has slight insecurity

Offside Front Wiper split

Oil leak

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Slight play in rear axle arms

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,025 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,830 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,447 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,737 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,814 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,046 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,007 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,916 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,633 miles

rear tyres

Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

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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M618 VEV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M618 VEV, 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 M618 VEV registered?

M618 VEV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 24 November 1994.

Is M618 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M618 VEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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