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L833 RSR

1994 Rover 214

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,786 mi
Last recorded81,786 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL833 RSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,786 miles

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

clutch high not slipping

exhaust rattle

oil leak sump gasket & cam cover

slight deteration to front & rear no plate

Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,986 miles

O/S/F TYRE RUNNING LOW ON INNER EDGE...

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 71,965 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,688 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 68,687 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ADVISE OIL LEAK ON TOP OF ENGINE

Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,647 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 63,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE NEAR LIMIT

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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L833 RSR is a 1994 Rover 214 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L833 RSR, 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 L833 RSR registered?

L833 RSR is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L833 RSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L833 RSR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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