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M83 RAL

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,396 mi
Last recorded80,396 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM83 RAL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,396 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to both side lower sections of rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,009 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Slight corrosion to both side lower sections of rear wheel arches

Pass 11 May 2016 71,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 71,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2014 71,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2013 70,848 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 69,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,959 miles

exhaust system (centre section and tailbox) deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2010 67,808 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 65,101 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 65,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2008 61,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 61,605 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)

Pass 11 May 2007 57,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 53,125 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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M83 RAL is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M83 RAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M83 RAL registered?

M83 RAL is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M83 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M83 RAL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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