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M850 VLG

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM850 VLG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 82,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, not within the centre 3/4 of tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread but not showing ply/cords.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,352 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in inner side wall but not enough to reach cords or fail at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2008 69,350 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut in inner side wall but not enough to reach cords or fail at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,967 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 55,353 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M850 VLG is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M850 VLG, 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 M850 VLG registered?

M850 VLG is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M850 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M850 VLG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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