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L786 LFA

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,258 mi
Last recorded86,258 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 LFA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2008 86,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,509 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 83,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 78,245 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 78,245 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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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L786 LFA is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L786 LFA, 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 L786 LFA registered?

L786 LFA is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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