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L127 YUY

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,243 mi
Last recorded60,243 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,243 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 60,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 51,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 43,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 36,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,467 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,940 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 35,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,324 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 35,324 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,795 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,025 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 31,025 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,089 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 30,089 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,769 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,469 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 YUY is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 L127 YUY, 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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What year was L127 YUY registered?

L127 YUY is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L127 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L127 YUY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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