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L406 FOF

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

126,618 mi
Last recorded126,618 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 FOF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2010 126,618 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 117,833 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 117,833 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 110,325 miles

FRONT NUMER PLATE STARTING TO GET DIRT BETWEEN IT

N/S/F STRUT STARTING TO GET DAMP

N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO DELAMINATE

O/S/F STRUT STARTING TO GET DAMP

O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO DELAMINATE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER RACK KNUCLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER RACK KNUCLE

Fail 28 Feb 2008 110,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT NUMER PLATE STARTING TO GET DIRT BETWEEN IT

N/S/F STRUT STARTING TO GET DAMP

N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO DELAMINATE

O/S/F STRUT STARTING TO GET DAMP

O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO DELAMINATE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER RACK KNUCLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER RACK KNUCLE

Pass 28 Feb 2007 106,490 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 106,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F INNER RACK KNUCLE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Mar 2006 99,745 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 99,734 miles

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

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

both front inner steering rack knucles slight play

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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L406 FOF is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L406 FOF, 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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L406 FOF is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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