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M701 VJE

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,675 mi
Last recorded170,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 VJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 170,675 miles

rust to nearside rear arch but not within 30 cm of body mountings

Fail 23 Jun 2012 170,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rust to nearside rear arch but not within 30 cm of body mountings

Pass 28 Jun 2011 157,408 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 157,405 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 143,456 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 143,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 129,103 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 129,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 115,432 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 115,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,038 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 102,038 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 102,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,452 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 79,555 miles

Rear indicater bulbs going white

n/s mirror unit damaged †

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s headlamp stonechipped but not effecting pattern

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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M701 VJE is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M701 VJE, 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 M701 VJE registered?

M701 VJE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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