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L521 FOF

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,612 mi
Last recorded104,612 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 FOF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,612 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 104,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 104,198 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 104,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 102,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 98,679 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 98,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,171 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 91,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,417 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 86,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,547 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L521 FOF is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L521 FOF, 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 L521 FOF registered?

L521 FOF is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L521 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 FOF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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