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L27 VBD

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 VBD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,175 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 71,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,008 miles

battery insecure

both front cv gaitors perishing

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers split

front brake pads wearing

front screen stonechipped

fuel tank rusty

grease around nearside front cv gaitor

rear indicators discolouring

slight rear exhaust blow

Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn to limit on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

stonechips front screen

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,069 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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L27 VBD is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L27 VBD, 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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What year was L27 VBD registered?

L27 VBD is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 13 April 1994.

Is L27 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L27 VBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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