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L749 SWK

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,416 mi
Last recorded66,416 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL749 SWK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,416 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sills

Fail 17 Nov 2011 66,383 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sills

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,283 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's

Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,253 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's

Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,491 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to sill's

Fail 20 Nov 2009 56,416 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to sill's

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,129 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Radiator in poor condition, fins missing

Slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,509 miles

Radiator in poor condition

There no cap present on the engines coolant resevoir

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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L749 SWK is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L749 SWK, 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 L749 SWK registered?

L749 SWK is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L749 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L749 SWK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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