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L173 JOA

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,322 mi
Last recorded51,322 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 JOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,862 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,654 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 43,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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L173 JOA is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L173 JOA, 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 L173 JOA registered?

L173 JOA is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L173 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L173 JOA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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