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L438 WNJ

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,219 mi
Last recorded66,219 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 WNJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s mirror damaged not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,942 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,942 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,353 miles

oo/s front door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2009 65,352 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oo/s front door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2007 64,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s door mirror cracked

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,333 miles

N/s front brake pads look low & discs are corroding.

N/s rear tyre only just above the limit, perished on the inner wall & only just acceptable for the mot & suspect alignment is out of adjustment.

O/s front tyre only just above the limit.

O/s rack gaiter perished.

Oil leaks on engine.

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 WNJ is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L438 WNJ, 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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L438 WNJ is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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