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L289 JJH

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 JJH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,224 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,217 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,942 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 76,942 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,825 miles

both outer cv gaitors perished

cambelt last changed?

gearbox oil leak

rear and both wipers split

Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,825 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer cv gaitors perished

cambelt last changed?

front tyres perished

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre at 1.6mm - advise replacement

offside front tyre at 2mm - advise replacement

rear and both wipers split

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,444 miles

cambelt last changed?

front tyres worn on edges and perished

large bush at front of offside rear and nearside rear suspension poor

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2009 74,444 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

cambelt last changed?

front tyres worn on edges and perished

large bush at front of offside rear and nearside rear suspension poor

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,547 miles

cambelt last changed?

offside rear tyre perished and at 2.5mm

various fluid leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,372 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 2/3/07 at 10.02am

Fail 2 Mar 2007 70,372 miles

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

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

cambelt last changed?

exhaust front pipe leaking

front number plate in poor condition

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

offside outer and nearside outer cv gaitors perished and cracked

offside rear tyre at 2.5mm

rear wiper split

sump pan rusty

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,564 miles

bearing noise from timing belt area, possibly waterpump.

wipers slightly deteriorated.

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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L289 JJH is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L289 JJH, 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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L289 JJH is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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