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M842 LUK

1994 Rover 214

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,930 mi
Last recorded96,930 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 LUK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,930 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front wiper blades split

slight blow from rear exhaust bracket

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,492 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,487 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,682 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 86,682 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)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,880 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 79,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,789 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,691 miles

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

all the tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,897 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,049 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,038 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,549 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 24 Aug 2005 33,865 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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M842 LUK is a 1994 Rover 214 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M842 LUK, 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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M842 LUK is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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