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M842 MDA

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,971 mi
Last recorded64,971 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 MDA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,930 miles

Nearside front outer c/v boot starting to deteriorate

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose

Outer sills deteriorating

Rear tyres worn on edges, pass due to stepped tread design

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,905 miles

front exhaust is starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre is starting to perish

offside mirror glass is slightly loose

outer sills are starting to deteriorate

rear suspension mounting bushes are starting to deteriorate

rear tyres are showing wear on the inner edge but pass the MOT due to tyre design

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,197 miles

front exhaust is starting to deteriorate

nearside outer cv boot is starting to perish

rear tyres are showing wear on the inner edge but pass the MOT due to tyre design

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 64,197 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner/outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)

front exhaust is starting to deteriorate

nearside outer cv boot is starting to perish

rear tyres are showing wear on the inner edge but pass the MOT due to tyre design

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,139 miles

slight oil leak

nearside outer sill is starting to corrode at rear

Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,895 miles

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,123 miles

other area's on the outer sills & rear wheel arches are starting to corrode

Fail 9 Oct 2012 60,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,163 miles

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode at rear

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,100 miles

rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 19 Oct 2010 53,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,291 miles

exhaust showing sign og corrosion

o/s and n/s rear tyres getting low on outer edges but ok due to tyre design

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,888 miles

engine oil sump starting to leak

front exhaust starting to corrode

rear suspension mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,910 miles

front exhaust showing sign of corrosion

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 MDA is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MDA, 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 MDA is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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