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M697 TMT

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,663 mi
Last recorded86,663 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 TMT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,663 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,605 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre close to limmits and cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2007 77,482 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 77,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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M697 TMT is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M697 TMT, 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 M697 TMT registered?

M697 TMT is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M697 TMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M697 TMT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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