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M842 YEW

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,382 mi
Last recorded87,382 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 YEW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,382 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,382 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

coolant low

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,888 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 72,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,749 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,269 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,301 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 68,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,474 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 61,895 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 YEW is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YEW, 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 M842 YEW registered?

M842 YEW is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M842 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M842 YEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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