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L823 MHE

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,458 mi
Last recorded132,458 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL823 MHE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 132,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded and wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 132,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded and wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,251 miles

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 120,251 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 87,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,165 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriating still clearing screen

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

Offside Rear wheel arch deteriating

Fail 8 Jul 2017 81,163 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside wiper blade deteriating still clearing screen

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

Offside Rear wheel arch deteriating

Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,254 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s mirror damaged function not impaired.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 68,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s mirror damaged function not impaired.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,310 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,403 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,401 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,151 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,244 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,251 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 43,096 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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L823 MHE is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L823 MHE, 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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L823 MHE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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