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L149 SAV

1994 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,296 mi
Last recorded89,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 SAV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,296 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 14 Jan 2014 89,296 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,221 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 9 Jan 2013 88,221 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 80,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Jan 2010 80,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,049 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 73,804 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,804 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 70,428 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 70,428 miles

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

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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L149 SAV is a 1994 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L149 SAV, 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 L149 SAV registered?

L149 SAV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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