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L168 OYD

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,418 mi
Last recorded51,418 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 OYD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 51,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant fan on constantly

Fail 28 Jan 2021 50,521 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable fouling the subframe (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant fan is on constant

engine idles at 1,600 rpm

Pass 5 Dec 2019 42,051 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop-links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trail arm bushes are deteriorated

front number plate is deteriorated

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,810 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,518 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 36,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% out (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 36,117 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 35,411 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,702 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,571 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,997 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,148 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,859 miles

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

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

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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L168 OYD is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 L168 OYD, 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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L168 OYD is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1994.

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