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M825 APU

1971 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,982 mi
Last recorded132,982 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Rover 21475,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM825 APU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 132,982 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 132,982 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 128,784 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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M825 APU is a 1971 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 75,676 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 M825 APU, 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 55 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M825 APU?

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What year was M825 APU registered?

M825 APU is a 1971 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M825 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M825 APU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M825 APU have outstanding finance?

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