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L746 TSL

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,262 mi
Last recorded54,262 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 TSL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,262 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,255 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,138 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 54,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 53,355 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear wheel arches and under wings.

Damage to offside rear quarter panel.

Drive shaft joints, outer gaiters cracked.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Noise from rear brakes.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack arms.

Rear wheel arches covered in stone chip

Repairs to offside and nearside rear sills/arches covered with underseal not allowing full inspection.

Fail 24 May 2019 53,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring upper mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear wheel arches and under wings.

Damage to offside rear quarter panel.

Drive shaft joints, outer gaiters cracked.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Noise from rear brakes.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack arms.

Repairs to offside and nearside rear sills/arches covered with underseal not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 May 2018 52,580 miles

Colour from rear indicators faded.

Corrosion along floors to sills.

Corrosion/leak on exhaust.

Damage to offside rear body quarter panel.

Inner and outer sills corroded.

Noise from offside rear brakes.

Oil leak.

Play in offside steering rack arm.

Fail 18 May 2018 52,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

Colour from rear indicators faded.

Corrosion along floors to sills.

Corrosion/leak on exhaust.

Damage to offside rear body quarter panel.

Inner and outer sills corroded.

Noise from offside rear brakes.

Oil leak.

Play in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 31 May 2017 51,624 miles

Corrosion to rear sills and wheel arches.

Fail 31 May 2017 51,624 miles

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

Corrosion to rear sills and wheel arches.

Pass 20 May 2016 50,143 miles

Corrosion to sills and wheel arches.

Pass 21 May 2015 49,003 miles

corrosion to sills/wheel arches.

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

Pass 24 May 2014 47,330 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 47,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 46,069 miles

corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,074 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 43,074 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 41,641 miles

corrosion to rear of sills/wheel arches.

damage to offside rear of vehicle.

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 21 May 2009 39,808 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,125 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 37,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 35,625 miles

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

damage to offside rear quater panel/light cluster

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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L746 TSL is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L746 TSL, 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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L746 TSL is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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