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L540 JJB

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,094 mi
Last recorded102,094 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 JJB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,706 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 97,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,979 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,102 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,660 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 76,660 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,643 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres edges wearing

Fail 19 Nov 2007 66,639 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres edges wearing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,239 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 59,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer cv boots starting to crack

slight increase decrease in the rear brakes

slight runnout to the front brakes

under side of car starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2005 55,988 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 55,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split

offside rear indicator fading white

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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L540 JJB is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red 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 L540 JJB, 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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What year was L540 JJB registered?

L540 JJB is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L540 JJB safe to buy?

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