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L179 HJM

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,843 mi
Last recorded177,843 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 HJM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 177,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 170,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 161,531 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front number plate slightly damaged/deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 161,531 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front number plate slightly damaged/deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 153,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 143,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 143,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 133,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 18 May 2006 133,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not 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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L179 HJM is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L179 HJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L179 HJM registered?

L179 HJM is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L179 HJM safe to buy?

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