CarVerify

Free Car Check

L477 HFC

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,797 mi
Last recorded176,797 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 HFC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 176,797 miles

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perished.

offside outer sill weak and may need attention in near future.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 176,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perished.

offside outer sill weak and may need attention in near future.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 166,883 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 162,271 miles

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 157,724 miles

handbrake lever travel will need attention soon.

interior rear view mirror missing.

offside rear indicator fading.

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L477 HFC is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L477 HFC, 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

How do I check the history of L477 HFC?

You can check the full history of L477 HFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L477 HFC registered?

L477 HFC is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L477 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L477 HFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L477 HFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L477 HFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.