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M790 RWG

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

75,262 mi
Last recorded75,262 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM790 RWG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2008 75,262 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension mounting bushes in poor condition

n/s/f wiper blade damaged

unions corroded near to excess on o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes at rear

Pass 12 Nov 2007 69,949 miles

both front tyres worn near to legal limit and nail in n/s/f

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded near to excess at rear

rear radius arm pivot bushes in poor condition offside and nearside rear

slight dampness around power steering pipes

Fail 6 Nov 2007 69,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn near to legal limit and nail in n/s/f

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded near to excess at rear

rear radius arm pivot bushes in poor condition offside and nearside rear

slight dampness around power steering pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,014 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 64,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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M790 RWG is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M790 RWG, 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 M790 RWG registered?

M790 RWG is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M790 RWG safe to buy?

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