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M101 ABP

1995 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,196 mi
Last recorded78,196 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 21483,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 ABP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 78,196 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

steering rack noisey and slight play

Pass 26 May 2015 70,010 miles

Battery ; oversize battery fitted ,clamp not fitted , battery cannot fall over but recommend attention

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Corrosion ; area at n/s/r sill at previous weld repair

Driveshafts ; n/s outer c.v. gaiter split small end , leaking grease

Exhaust ; front flexi section deteriorated

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/r distorted inner rim

Fail 16 May 2015 69,948 miles

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

Battery ; oversize battery fitted ,clamp not fitted , battery cannot fall over but recommend attention

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Corrosion ; area at n/s/r sill at previous weld repair

Driveshafts ; n/s outer c.v. gaiter split small end , leaking grease

Exhaust ; front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/r distorted inner rim

Pass 6 May 2014 69,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,406 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 67,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,253 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,408 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,668 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,668 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 59,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 58,096 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 54,380 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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M101 ABP is a 1995 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M101 ABP, 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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M101 ABP is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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