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L698 MHE

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,580 mi
Last recorded108,580 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 MHE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 108,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 107,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2009 107,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2008 98,893 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 98,893 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,647 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 81,892 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 81,892 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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L698 MHE 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 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 L698 MHE, 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 L698 MHE registered?

L698 MHE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L698 MHE safe to buy?

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