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L438 MEH

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,614 mi
Last recorded77,614 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 MEH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,614 miles

cat rattling

handbrake travel

offside rear & nearside rear trailing arm centre bushes starting to split

rear number plate discolouring

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 77,495 miles

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

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

cat rattling

handbrake travel

offside rear & nearside rear trailing arm centre bushes starting to split

rear number plate discolouring

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,478 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Chips and scratches to screen.

Nearside rear tyre perrishing.

Offside front and nearside front CV boots perrishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm centre bushes worn/perishing.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear number plate fading.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,199 miles

N/S/F SEATBELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Fail 3 Mar 2008 67,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F SEATBELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,766 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 62,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear inderecators slightly discoloured

both rear trailing arm bushes heavily undersilled

offside front wing has slight damage

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,381 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 57,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Impact damage to off side front wing.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2005 50,569 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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L438 MEH is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L438 MEH, 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 L438 MEH registered?

L438 MEH is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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