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M642 RSC

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 RSC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 100,970 miles

All the flexi brake pipes are slightly starting to wear.

All the struts are slightly starting to get damp.

Both the front C.V Boots are starting to wear.

Both the front and the N/S/r wheel arches are badly starting to corrode.

Both the mirrors are slightly loose.

Fuel pipes are starting to corrode.

Metal brake pipe under the bonnet is slightly starting to corrode.

Oil leak from engine area.

Play is near the limit in the O/S/F wheel.

Slight bind in both the front wheels.

The battery is loose.

The bonnet catch is sticking. Advsie sorting!

The front sub-frame is starting to corrode.

Fail 20 May 2008 100,970 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All the flexi brake pipes are slightly starting to wear.

All the struts are slightly starting to get damp.

Both the front C.V Boots are starting to wear.

Both the front and the N/S/r wheel arches are badly starting to corrode.

Both the mirrors are slightly loose.

Fuel pipes are starting to corrode.

Metal brake pipe under the bonnet is slightly starting to corrode.

Oil leak from engine area.

Play is near the limit in the O/S/F wheel.

Slight bind in both the front wheels.

The battery is loose.

The bonnet catch is sticking. Advsie sorting!

The front sub-frame is starting to corrode.

Pass 16 May 2007 99,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 95,092 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 95,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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M642 RSC is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M642 RSC, 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 M642 RSC registered?

M642 RSC is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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