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L176 GBO

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,171 mi
Last recorded65,171 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL176 GBO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,171 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 65,170 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

long handbrake travel

n/s reverse light not working

oil leak engine (cam area)

oil moist p.a.s resovoir area

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished and cracked

slight weap o/s/f outer c.v. gaiter

Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,059 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaiters split. †Engine oil leaks. †O/s/f tyre on legal limit. †Rear radius arm bushes perished and split. †Both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished and split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L176 GBO is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L176 GBO, 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 L176 GBO registered?

L176 GBO is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L176 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L176 GBO shows 3 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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