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L127 OUA

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,106 mi
Last recorded101,106 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL127 OUA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,106 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 101,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,190 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,921 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bad vibration when running just above idle during emissions test

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 96,917 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

bad vibration when running just above idle during emissions test

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,581 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 88,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,813 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2010 84,813 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,210 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 81,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,567 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 77,567 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,390 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 69,815 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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L127 OUA is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 85,913 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 L127 OUA, 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 32 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L127 OUA is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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