1994 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · M585 TFC
1994 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 126,929 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M585 TFC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2013
- 126,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M585 TFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Rover 214 (M585 TFC) between October 2005 and November 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
M585 TFC Mileage History
- 14/10/200584,407 mi
- 14/10/200584,407 mi
- 12/10/200690,522 mi+6,115 mi
- 16/10/200690,522 mi
- 15/10/200797,927 mi+7,405 mi
- 27/10/2008104,716 mi+6,789 mi
- 27/10/2008104,740 mi+24 mi
- 23/10/2009112,546 mi+7,806 mi
- 26/10/2009112,556 mi+10 mi
- 25/10/2010118,078 mi+5,522 mi
- 30/10/2010118,084 mi+6 mi
- 27/10/2011120,985 mi+2,901 mi
- 11/11/2011121,009 mi+24 mi
- 12/11/201242,684 mi-78,325 mi
- 11/11/2013126,929 mi+84,245 mi
- 13/11/2013126,929 mi
Average of roughly 5,261 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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