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M704 KJW

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,298 mi
Last recorded139,298 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM704 KJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 139,298 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 139,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 132,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 119,098 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

damage to rear near side quater pannel /bumper

Fail 7 Mar 2011 119,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

damage to rear near side quater pannel /bumper

Pass 27 Mar 2010 108,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brakes bled and al locked out

slight foot brake travel

Fail 27 Mar 2010 108,360 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight foot brake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2009 101,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 94,634 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 93,088 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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M704 KJW is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M704 KJW, 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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M704 KJW is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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