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L343 KGM

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,220 mi
Last recorded52,220 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 KGM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 52,220 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 52,149 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 46,901 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 46,269 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 45,437 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 44,449 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 44,286 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 43,810 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 43,051 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,345 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,432 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,101 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,941 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,271 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 35,763 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,763 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 35,204 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 35,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,642 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 28,345 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,345 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,876 miles

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

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

clutch judder

front discs lipped

front wipers deteriorated

grease around n/s/f outer cv gaiter, no signs of splits or leaks

weep from PAS pump

Pass 9 May 2006 19,764 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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L343 KGM is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L343 KGM, 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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L343 KGM is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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