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L690 VEU

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,343 mi
Last recorded119,343 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL690 VEU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,343 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

car over heated on test

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 119,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

car over heated on test

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 117,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 115,636 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 115,628 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 113,878 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes appear corroded under plastic covers, further investigation may be needed

o/s and n/s sills corroded

o/s and n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/f seatbelt hard to clip in

Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,400 miles

both sills are corroded

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

n/s track rod end ball joint has play

o/s/r trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2009 107,608 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 107,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 104,322 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn

both rear tyres worn

Fail 4 Apr 2008 104,292 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn

both rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Apr 2007 101,448 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r foot / park brake low performance † †n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L690 VEU is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L690 VEU, 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 L690 VEU registered?

L690 VEU is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L690 VEU safe to buy?

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