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L304 VEU

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,947 mi
Last recorded105,947 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 VEU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2011 105,947 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front c/v gaitors badly perished

front exhaust deteriated

p/a/s pipes corroded

rear exhaust baffles starting to break up

sump pourous

Pass 2 Apr 2011 105,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front c/v gaitors badly perished

front exhaust deteriated

p/a/s pipes corroded

rear exhaust baffles starting to break up

sump pourous

Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,058 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 99,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,409 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 92,389 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,762 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 82,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 79,915 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 75,572 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 75,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen wiper efficiency not tested, due to lack of liquid supplied by washer jets

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

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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L304 VEU 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 L304 VEU, 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 L304 VEU registered?

L304 VEU is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L304 VEU safe to buy?

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