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L4 RME

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

172,703 mi
Last recorded172,703 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 RME
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 172,703 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 171,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 170,620 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 169,664 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 168,276 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

outer sills starting to rust

Pass 1 Dec 2017 164,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 161,595 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 159,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 157,027 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 153,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 151,507 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 149,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 147,368 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 146,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 141,883 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2007 136,954 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 122,589 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 114,352 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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L4 RME is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L4 RME, 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 L4 RME registered?

L4 RME is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L4 RME safe to buy?

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