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L133 EPE

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,248 mi
Last recorded34,248 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL133 EPE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2025 34,248 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle wont maintain idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm large central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

underside painted including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2024 34,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust tip not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed not considered excessive

Offside Rear arch corroded not considered structural

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes painted

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2024 34,157 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust tip not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed not considered excessive

Offside Rear arch corroded not considered structural

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes painted

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,886 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Sill slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded but not considered excessive

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes painted

Fail 9 Sep 2022 33,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Sill slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded but not considered excessive

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes painted

Fail 19 Aug 2022 33,880 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 33,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm centre bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm centre bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on rear of o/side outer sill

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resevoir area (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on rear of o/side outer sill

Fail 13 Feb 2020 33,494 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resevoir area (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on rear of o/side outer sill

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around pump/resevoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness around power steering fluid resevoir.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,520 miles

Dampness around power steering resevoir.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/side front bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight dampness around power steering resevoir but no leaks found.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,627 miles

Dampness around power steering resevoir.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight dampness around power steering resevoir but no leaks found.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 30,705 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight dampness around power steering resevoir but no leaks found.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,022 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight dampness around power steering resevoir,but no leaks found.

n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,424 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 29,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,410 miles

Slight dampness around power steering rack resevoir but no leaks found.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Slight cracking on o/side and n/side rear tyres but no cords exposed.

Slight dampness around power steering rack resevoir but no leaks found.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,742 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,942 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 26,932 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,108 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 25,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,076 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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L133 EPE is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L133 EPE, 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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L133 EPE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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