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L218 OWJ

1994 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 OWJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 96,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 84,849 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE. †OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE. †OFF SIDE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH CRACKING WITH AGE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 84,849 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE. †OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE. †OFF SIDE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH CRACKING WITH AGE

Pass 29 Sep 2006 73,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 73,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2005 70,884 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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L218 OWJ is a 1994 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 86,236 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L218 OWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L218 OWJ registered?

L218 OWJ is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L218 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L218 OWJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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