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M84 DAV

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,779 mi
Last recorded133,779 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM84 DAV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 133,779 miles

Bad oil leaks in the PAS resevoir area. Suspect hoses/clips leaking.

Both OSR and NSR trailing arm bushes are getting poor.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF headlight pattern getting poor.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF headlight has a securing bolt missing and is slightly loose. OK for MOT once bonnet is lowered.

OSF steering rack arm has slight play.

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

Slight damage to NSF wheel rim.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 133,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

Bad oil leaks in the PAS resevoir area. Suspect hoses/clips leaking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NS headlight pattern is getting poor.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF headlight has a securing bolt missing and is slightly loose. OK for MOT once bonnet is lowered.

OSF steering rack arm has slight play.

OSR wheel arch is holed due to corrosion.

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

Slight damage to both NSF and NSR wheel rims. Will probably knock out.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 115,255 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

washer fluid conjelled!

Fail 2 Nov 2006 115,246 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Washer fluid conjelled!

Pass 27 Sep 2005 102,945 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 102,945 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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M84 DAV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M84 DAV, 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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M84 DAV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 20 December 1994.

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