MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both rear trailing arm bushes starting to wear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M665 ECS is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 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 M665 ECS, 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.
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What year was M665 ECS registered?
M665 ECS is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 27 December 1996.
Is M665 ECS safe to buy?
The MOT history for M665 ECS shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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