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L359 NRP

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,400 mi
Last recorded86,400 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 NRP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,400 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,393 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,452 miles

emissions slow to react

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,207 miles

emission slow to react

Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

emission slow to react

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,776 miles

emissions slow to react

Fail 17 Apr 2009 78,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,606 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,689 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,409 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 67,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 67,959 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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L359 NRP is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L359 NRP, 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 L359 NRP registered?

L359 NRP is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L359 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L359 NRP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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