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M443 UST

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,075 mi
Last recorded60,075 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 UST
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,331 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 53,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,071 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,971 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 50,473 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,432 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 48,382 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,382 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,945 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,179 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,961 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,037 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 40,175 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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M443 UST is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 M443 UST, 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 30 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M443 UST registered?

M443 UST is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is M443 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for M443 UST shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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