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M853 BDE

1994 Rover 114

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,188 mi
Last recorded79,188 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 11457,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 BDE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,188 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 79,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,429 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 74,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,521 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 69,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 59,463 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 59,418 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 114?

Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,640
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
22,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,635
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,258
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,160
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,111
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M853 BDE is a 1994 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 57,338 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 114 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M853 BDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M853 BDE registered?

M853 BDE is a 1994 Rover 114, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M853 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M853 BDE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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