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L389 YGG

1994 Rover 214

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,412 mi
Last recorded76,412 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 YGG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,412 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 76,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

light damage to n/s/f seatbelt

n/s/f side laght worked and stayed working once tapped

power steering fluid low

Fail 5 Oct 2005 67,440 miles

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

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

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

cat heat sheild loose

light corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes from flexi's to wheel cylinders

light damage to n/s/f seatbelt

power steering fluid low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

very slight play in both front track rod ends

very slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Oct 2005 67,440 miles

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

cat heat sheild loose

light corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes from flexi's to wheel cylinders

light damage to n/s/f seatbelt

power steering fluid low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

very slight play in both front track rod ends

very slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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L389 YGG is a 1994 Rover 214 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L389 YGG, 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 L389 YGG registered?

L389 YGG is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L389 YGG safe to buy?

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