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C1 ARV

1995 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,273 mi
Last recorded51,273 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 ARV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 51,273 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 51,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 51,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

MIDDLE AND REAR AND EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,805 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

DRIVERS DOOR NOT OPENING FULLY

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 50,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH BONDING SEPARATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

DRIVERS DOOR NOT OPENING FULLY

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,632 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

mud impeding test

wipers poor

Fail 8 Jan 2018 50,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

mud impeding test

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,470 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,593 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,013 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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C1 ARV is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1995 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,581 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 C1 ARV, 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 31 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C1 ARV registered?

C1 ARV is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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