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ALZ 9099

1993 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,668 mi
Last recorded101,668 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 9099
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 100,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 97,152 miles

small stone chips on windscreen

water, heaterpipe on front xmember

Fail 9 Oct 2018 97,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

small stone chips on windscreen

water, heaterpipe on front xmember

Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,143 miles

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

small stone chips on screen

water leak, heater pipe on front xmember

Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,432 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

centre exhaust deteriorating

small stone chips in windscrean

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,128 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 94,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,561 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre wearing thin on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,920 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 91,920 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 90,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 85,736 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 80,660 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 80,660 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 79,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,424 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 78,376 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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ALZ 9099 is a 1993 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1993 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,530 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 ALZ 9099, 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 33 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALZ 9099 registered?

ALZ 9099 is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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