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L556 HVH

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,046 mi
Last recorded65,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 HVH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,452 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 59,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,326 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre small cracks in side wall

Pass 21 May 2008 52,919 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 51,073 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,698 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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L556 HVH is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVH, 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 L556 HVH registered?

L556 HVH is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L556 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L556 HVH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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