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L51 SNG

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,812 mi
Last recorded59,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 SNG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,812 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,459 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general areas of body corrosion outside of prescribed areas

sump corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,797 miles

exhaust componenets corroding

general body rust/corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

sump corroding (minor oil leak)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 57,781 miles

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

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

exhaust componenets corroding

general body rust/corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

sump corroding (minor oil leak)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,632 miles

body rust/corrosion

slight radial run out all tyres

sump corroding

water leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,669 miles

considerable body corrosion

sump corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2011 55,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

considerable body corrosion

offside front brake binding

rear tyres slight radial runout

sump corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,460 miles

slight body corrosion evident

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,280 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,280 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,576 miles

Corrosion evident on bodywork and sill panels.No perforation at time of test.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 52,576 miles

Corrosion evident on bodywork and sill panels.No perforation at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,516 miles

Corrosion evident, offside sill.

Rear screen washers inoperative.

Fail 16 Jan 2007 51,516 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion evident,offside outer sill.No perforation at time of test.

Rear washers inoperative.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,871 miles

Corrosion evident,centre of offside sill.No perforation at time of test.

Corrosion evident,rear exhaust box.

Sump in advanced stages of corrosion.

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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L51 SNG is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L51 SNG, 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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L51 SNG is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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