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L612 TAV

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,365 mi
Last recorded136,365 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 TAV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 136,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe has very slight blow

Fail 19 Jan 2012 135,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres close to legal limet

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch not in perscribed area

exhaust front pipe has very slight blow

Pass 31 Jan 2011 113,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2011 112,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2010 97,204 miles

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

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

rattle on exhaust

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,573 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,930 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 81,957 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 75,760 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2005 70,228 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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L612 TAV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L612 TAV, 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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L612 TAV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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