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L578 EHO

1994 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,263 mi
Last recorded62,263 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 EHO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,263 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,263 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,051 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,801 miles

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

slight engine oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 25 Feb 2015 58,801 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,304 miles

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

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,543 miles

Front bumper loose on near side.

Power steering belt contaminated with power steering fluid.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight fluid leak from power steering pump.

Spare tyre poor and unservisable.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,686 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 54,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,792 miles

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

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres slightly perished condition

advise ex vibration

Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres slightly perished condition

advise ex vibration

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,415 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Oil leak

advise both front tyres worn inner edge

advise exhaust vibration

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,545 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,581 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 48,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,300 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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L578 EHO is a 1994 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L578 EHO, 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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L578 EHO is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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