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L556 CAY

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,518 mi
Last recorded78,518 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 CAY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2009 78,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

sills weakend by corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,518 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

sills weakend by corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,047 miles

n/side c/v gaiter starting to perish

n/side rear radius arm centre bush starting to perish

n/side rear tyre starting to perish on shoulder

surface corrosion on exposed ends of steel brake pipes

Fail 27 Nov 2008 77,047 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/side c/v gaiter starting to perish

n/side rear radius arm centre bush starting to perish

n/side rear tyre starting to perish on shoulder

surface corrosion on exposed ends of steel brake pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,137 miles

both sills getting weak from corrosion

corrosion on rear wheel arches

corrosion on steel brake pipes at exposed ends, also on hose ferrules

n/side rear radius arm centre bush starting to perish

slight freeplay in o/side steering rack end

Fail 26 Nov 2007 75,130 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both sills getting weak from corrosion

corrosion on rear wheel arches

corrosion on steel brake pipes at exposed ends, also on hose ferrules

n/side rear radius arm centre bush starting to perish

slight freeplay in o/side steering rack end

Pass 28 Nov 2006 73,619 miles

corrosion starting on :- sills at rear, steel brake pipes at ends ,and flexible hose ferrules, o/side rear wheel arch.

n/side rear radius arm centre bush starting to perish

rear flashers colour slightly pale

Pass 28 Oct 2005 71,476 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 71,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L556 CAY is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L556 CAY, 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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L556 CAY is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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