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L828 HOV

1994 Rover 214

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,678 mi
Last recorded113,678 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL828 HOV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2009 113,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 27 Mar 2008 107,949 miles

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

N/S OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S OUTER SIDESILL/WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,977 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 97,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

front brake imbalance 23%[max.allowed 25%]

Pass 10 Mar 2006 97,783 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance 23%[max.allowed 25%]

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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L828 HOV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L828 HOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L828 HOV registered?

L828 HOV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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