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L774 NKY

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,984 mi
Last recorded28,984 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL774 NKY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 28,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 27,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 27,830 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,706 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 27,706 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,376 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,003 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 26,003 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,732 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,157 miles

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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L774 NKY is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L774 NKY, 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 L774 NKY registered?

L774 NKY is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L774 NKY safe to buy?

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