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L252 JDB

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

103,858 mi
Last recorded103,858 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 JDB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 103,858 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 103,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 96,242 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 96,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

exh frontpipe (flexi) poor condition †

rattle from catalytic converter

Fail 28 Apr 2006 96,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

catalytic converter rattling

exhaust frontpipe flexi poor condition

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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L252 JDB is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L252 JDB, 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 L252 JDB registered?

L252 JDB is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is L252 JDB safe to buy?

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