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L516 RKV

1994 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,878 mi
Last recorded137,878 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 RKV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 137,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear thrust arm bushes worn

corrosion front subframe

heavy corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

stickers b zone and chip out side sweept area

Fail 9 Aug 2012 137,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear thrust arm bushes worn

corrosion front subframe

heavy corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

stickers b zone and chip out side sweept area

Fail 19 Jul 2011 129,338 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 122,738 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT & BADLY WORN ON EDGE

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2010 122,738 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT & BADLY WORN ON EDGE

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 113,486 miles

Oil leak

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2008 105,042 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 105,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,559 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 94,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

note- radiator core in very poor condition.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 84,574 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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L516 RKV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L516 RKV, 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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L516 RKV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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