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M649 DNS

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM649 DNS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 123,463 miles

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

o/s seat belt needs to pushed quite hard in to clip

Fail 19 Jun 2014 123,463 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s seat belt needs to pushed quite hard in to clip

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 113,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,520 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s mirror

shoulder wear to n/s and o/s tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2010 100,992 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,514 miles

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

slight play in steering rack n/s.radiator in poor condition.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 96,129 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 96,129 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 92,886 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 92,847 miles

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

body damage to n/s.spare tyre flat + side wall torn.

Fail 29 Jun 2006 89,439 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,439 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 85,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn close to limit

n/s sun visor stays down

o/s & n/s front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perishing

o/s & n/s rear trailing arm centre bushes perishing

o/s front anti-roll bar end link bushes perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2005 85,462 miles

n/s front tyre worn close to limit

n/s sun visor stays down

o/s & n/s front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perishing

o/s & n/s rear trailing arm centre bushes perishing

o/s front anti-roll bar end link bushes 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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M649 DNS is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M649 DNS, 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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M649 DNS is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 19 October 1994.

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