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M642 VTS

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,318 mi
Last recorded73,318 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 73,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside park brake cable outer case damaged

Nearside slight free play on steering when jacked up

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower coolant pipe corroded

front underside of bonnet corroded

fuel filter case slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2026 73,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside park brake cable outer case damaged

Nearside slight free play on steering when jacked up

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower coolant pipe corroded

front underside of bonnet corroded

fuel filter case slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R door step & N/S outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust boot slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside park brake cable outer case damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen wiper slightly poor at clearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower coolant pipe corroded

front underside of bonnet corroded

slight corrosion to fuel filter case

slight free play O/S & N/S steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2025 73,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R door step & N/S outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has a slight leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust boot slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen wiper slightly poor at clearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower coolant pipe corroded

front underside of bonnet corroded

slight corrosion to fuel filter case

slight free play O/S & N/S steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

alternator drive belt perished

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 72,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,695 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear pipe under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 72,546 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear pipe under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 72,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,609 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R & N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres slightly perished

slight free play on O/S steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2018 71,609 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on centre of sill & on O/S/F door step (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on rear of sill & on inner sill under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R & N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres slightly perished

slight free play on O/S steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,151 miles

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

Nearside BOTH FRONT & REAR TYRES SCUFFED SIDEWALLS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside HEAD LIGHT HAS POOR PATTERN

Offside Rear DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING INOP

Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside BOTH FRONT & REAR TYRES SCUFFED SIDEWALLS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside HEAD LIGHT HAS POOR PATTERN

Offside Rear DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING INOP

Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,782 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SCUFFED

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED (CRACKED)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE B

Fail 25 Jan 2016 70,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT FULL OF CONDENSATION (NO PATTERN) (1.8.A.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SCUFFED

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED (CRACKED)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE B

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,284 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions very slow to come into spec

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,665 miles

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

ns front tyre sidewall badly kerbed

os head light has water inside (poor pattern)

os wiper split at end

pas hose behind exgine damp

slight play at both rack ends

slight play at steering wheel

windscreen has small stone chips zone B

Fail 23 Jan 2014 69,665 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

ns front tyre sidewall badly kerbed

os head light has water inside (poor pattern)

os wiper split at end

pas hose behind exgine damp

slight play at both rack ends

slight play at steering wheel

windscreen has small stone chips zone B

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,921 miles

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2013 68,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolent pipe on front subframe corroded & leaking

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both cv boots leaking past drive shaft clips

os rear outer sill rusty/corroded

slight play in os front rack end

windscreen chipped zone B

Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both cv boots leaking past drive shaft clips

os rear outer sill rusty/corroded

slight play in os front rack end

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,656 miles

ns front cv boot leaking at drive shaft clip

slight play in os rack end

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ns front cv boot leaking at drive shaft clip

slight play in os rack end

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,140 miles

os rear trailing arm bush starting to split

slight play in os front steering rack end

Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,729 miles

battery light stays on

ns rear side light slightly dim

os front track rod end slight play

os rear trailing arm bush worn/split

rear indicators going white

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,975 miles

ns mirror broken

ns wiper blade poor

washers partially blocked

Pass 30 Jan 2007 65,157 miles

OSR SUSPENSION BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,975 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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M642 VTS is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTS, 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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M642 VTS is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 20 December 1994.

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