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L272 XRP

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,904 mi
Last recorded66,904 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 XRP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,904 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,649 miles

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

flakey corrosion under wheel arch areas both sides rears

plastic covering arches.brake fluid level low,

welding repairs all covered with sealer . advise headl amp aim n/s/f

Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

flakey corrosion under wheel arch areas both sides rears

plastic covering arches.brake fluid level low,

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,615 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slighty deterioated

slight corrosion on front end of vehicle eg,suspension componets

slight marks on screen from old wipers

Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slighty deterioated

slight corrosion on front end of vehicle eg,suspension componets

slight marks on screen from old wipers

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,644 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cracking on side wall

slight play in sterring drumsticks

Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,644 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cracking on side wall

slight play in sterring drumsticks

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,307 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 56,307 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,776 miles

Oil leak

advise small cracks in wall of o/s front tyre no cords showing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,483 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 51,467 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT TYERS CRACKED ON TRED ,UNABLE TO SEE CORD

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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L272 XRP is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red 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 L272 XRP, 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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L272 XRP is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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