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L230 FBW

1993 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,935 mi
Last recorded52,935 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 11455,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 FBW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,935 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate deteriorating

hand brake cable seizing on pivots at brake drum

Pass 30 Nov 2005 48,694 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 48,669 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Rover 114?

Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,640
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
22,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,635
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,258
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,160
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,111
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L230 FBW is a 1993 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 55,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 114 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L230 FBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L230 FBW registered?

L230 FBW is a 1993 Rover 114, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L230 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L230 FBW 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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