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L161 MRS

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,210 mi
Last recorded38,210 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 MRS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,210 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,863 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 29,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screen washer jets partly blocked

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,563 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s outersill corroded at door step

Fail 15 Feb 2006 28,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s outersill corroded at door step

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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L161 MRS is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L161 MRS, 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 L161 MRS registered?

L161 MRS is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L161 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 MRS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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