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L672 GOV

1994 Rover 214

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,971 mi
Last recorded97,971 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL672 GOV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2008 97,971 miles

Advise centre mirror missing

Advise engine has oil leaks.

Advise front number plate starting to delaminate

Advise near side rear tyre perished on side wall

Advise near side sill damaged

Advise slight play in steering rack

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

STRONG ADVISE brake nmaster cyclinder covered in oil, requires investigation. however not visible leaks at time of test.

STRONG ADVISE centre exhaust box blowing badly. requires replacement

STRONG ADVISE front pipe badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 97,971 miles

Advise centre mirror missing

Advise engine has oil leaks.

Advise front number plate starting to delaminate

Advise near side rear tyre perished on side wall

Advise near side sill damaged

Advise slight play in steering rack

STRONG ADVISE brake nmaster cyclinder covered in oil, requires investigation. however not visible leaks at time of test.

STRONG ADVISE centre exhaust box blowing badly. requires replacement

STRONG ADVISE front pipe badly corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 95,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 95,111 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise strong exhaust flexi badly detiorated and weak recommend replacement

front number plate detiorated

rear brakes noisey require inspection/repair

Pass 19 May 2006 93,046 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 93,046 miles

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

adv both outer cv gaiters cracking

adv fluid around power steering pump and reservoir but no visual leaks at time of test

adv gearbox noisey at time of test

adv interior mirror missing at time of test

adv nearside outer sill lip crushed at rear and starting to corrode on inside edge

adv offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

adv stone chip at top of windscreen zone (a)

strong adv front cross member 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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L672 GOV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L672 GOV, 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 L672 GOV registered?

L672 GOV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L672 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L672 GOV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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