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L581 SWK

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,268 mi
Last recorded35,268 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 SWK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,268 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 35,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 34,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,287 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,963 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,651 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 33,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,823 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 30,790 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,790 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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L581 SWK is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L581 SWK, 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 L581 SWK registered?

L581 SWK is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L581 SWK safe to buy?

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