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L718 EPR

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,448 mi
Last recorded66,448 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 EPR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,307 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front nearside tyre inner edge worn (close to legal limit)

front number plate deteriorated

front offside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,645 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads worn

front nearside brake slight binding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,492 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads worn

front number plate slight damage

slight play nearside rack arm

Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,478 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads worn

front number plate slight damage

slight play nearside rack arm

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,131 miles

front number plate slight damage

front offside mirror glass slight damage

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,306 miles

front offside mirror slight damage

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,789 miles

f/o/s mirror slight damage

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,339 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,729 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,704 miles

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

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

front number plate slight damage

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,660 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,504 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 46,504 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

f/n/s anti-roll bar link bush worn †r/n/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L718 EPR is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L718 EPR, 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 L718 EPR registered?

L718 EPR is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L718 EPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L718 EPR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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