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L828 KDC

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,581 mi
Last recorded130,581 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL828 KDC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 130,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONG ADVISE offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2013 130,015 miles

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2012 129,490 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,053 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 129,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 128,307 miles

advise rear service brake adjustment

advise suspect power steering fluid seepage from pump area

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 127,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 125,936 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Aug 2007 124,456 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 121,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 119,506 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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L828 KDC is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L828 KDC, 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 L828 KDC registered?

L828 KDC is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L828 KDC safe to buy?

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