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L187 LKX

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,598 mi
Last recorded111,598 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 LKX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre tread perished and is 13 years old

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,108 miles

engine oil filter is leaking

heats shield is rattling on catalyctic converter

nearside rear tyre tread is getting low (3.00mm approx)

offside front and nearside front brake pads are low

offside rear tyre tread is low (2.2mm approx)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 11 Apr 2013 110,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil filter is leaking

heats shield is rattling on catalyctic converter

nearside rear tyre tread is getting low (3.00mm approx)

offside front and nearside front brake pads are low

offside rear tyre tread is low (2.2mm approx)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,493 miles

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

nearside front brake back plate corroded and crumbling and fouling brake disc

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coolant in expansion bottle is over filled

oil leak from cam cover area

rear and centre exhaust sections corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2011 94,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coolant in expansion bottle is over filled

oil leak from cam cover area

rear and centre exhaust sections corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriated

off side front brake back plate deteriated

Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,611 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriated

off side front brake back plate deteriated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,750 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre silghtly perished

Fail 1 Apr 2009 84,727 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre silghtly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 78,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,044 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT NO PLATE FADING

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush 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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L187 LKX is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L187 LKX, 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 L187 LKX registered?

L187 LKX is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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