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L472 YTN

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,257 mi
Last recorded186,257 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 YTN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 186,257 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 175,913 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 175,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2007 175,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 175,064 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 165,173 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low.

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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L472 YTN is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L472 YTN, 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 L472 YTN registered?

L472 YTN is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 8 February 1994.

Is L472 YTN safe to buy?

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