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L59 BNR

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,652 mi
Last recorded85,652 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 BNR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,652 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front wiper blades split.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,235 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 81,231 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 56,739 miles

both outer sills getting weak

cv gaitors perrished †

front anti-roll bar link bush's detiorated

offside outer sill dented

rear trailing arm bush's starting to detiorate

Pass 28 Jan 2006 53,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 53,110 miles

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

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

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

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

advise strong > OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN INNER CLOSE TO CORDS

both front anti-roll bar link bush's detiorated

exhaust badly corroded

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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L59 BNR is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L59 BNR, 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 L59 BNR registered?

L59 BNR is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L59 BNR safe to buy?

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