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L262 AVL

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,994 mi
Last recorded114,994 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 AVL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 114,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,696 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,696 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 101,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Oil mist around power steering reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 100,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Oil mist around power steering reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,672 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,707 miles

Battery appears to NOT be holding a charge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,041 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 70,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint to Catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyres 12 Psi at start of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre 8 Psi at start of test

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,438 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers do not park everytime

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,196 miles

Wipers do not park correctly every time

Fail 1 Oct 2013 54,196 miles

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

Wipers do not park correctly every time

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 40,003 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,120 miles

Rear wiper blade is in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,120 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade is in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2009 21,204 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,804 miles

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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L262 AVL is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L262 AVL, 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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L262 AVL is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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