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L450 WHY

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,495 mi
Last recorded72,495 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 WHY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,495 miles

Several oil leaks

CV gaiters poor.

Front brake pads look low

N/S outer sill poor

Rear tyres perishing / moniter

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,686 miles

Battery insecure

power steering fault developing

Fail 11 Sep 2012 71,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

power steering fault developing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,855 miles

battery insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,976 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,475 miles

engine oil leak front of engine

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,557 miles

Exhaust looks poor

Front brake pads look low

Fail 8 Oct 2008 67,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake pads look low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,347 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 65,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil around power steering?

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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L450 WHY is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L450 WHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L450 WHY registered?

L450 WHY is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L450 WHY safe to buy?

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