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L293 OWG

1994 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,838 mi
Last recorded103,838 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL293 OWG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,838 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 103,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,354 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 106,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,047 miles

n/s and o/s rear dampers lower bushs split

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

o/s rear inner wheel arch haevy corrision

play in steering

Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear dampers lower bushs split

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

o/s rear inner wheel arch haevy corrision

play in steering

Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,195 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres has small tears

o/s rear inner wheel arch heavy corrision

o/s rear suspension arm bush cracking

play in steering

Fail 2 Oct 2012 101,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear tyres has small tears

o/s rear inner wheel arch heavy corrision

o/s rear suspension arm bush cracking

play in steering

Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,253 miles

n/s rear tyre has tears

o/s rear arm bush slight cracking

o/s rear inner wheel arch heavy corrision

play in steering

Fail 23 Sep 2011 100,253 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has tears

o/s rear arm bush slight cracking

o/s rear inner wheel arch heavy corrision

play in steering

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,671 miles

o/s rear sill end cap has corrision

o/s rear sill has corrision

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2010 98,671 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)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

o/s rear sill has corrision

play in steering rack

o/s rear sill end cap has corrision

Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,878 miles

n /s and o/s track rod end have play

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack

n/s rear arm bush has splits

Fail 16 Sep 2009 96,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n /s and o/s track rod end have play

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack

n/s rear arm bush has splits

Pass 19 Sep 2008 94,166 miles

n/s cv boot cracking

n/s rear arm bush cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2008 94,166 miles

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

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

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

n/s cv boot cracking

n/s rear arm bush cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,135 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 92,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,338 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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L293 OWG is a 1994 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L293 OWG, 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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L293 OWG is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 18 April 1994.

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