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L830 TEX

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,251 mi
Last recorded74,251 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL830 TEX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2012 74,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,251 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,293 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 64,293 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,268 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 62,166 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,066 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,199 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 59,111 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play to steering rack o/s

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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L830 TEX is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L830 TEX, 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 L830 TEX registered?

L830 TEX is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L830 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L830 TEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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