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L837 FBO

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 FBO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,649 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,346 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,821 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 73,821 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,982 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on edge to 2mm o/s/headlamp glass chipped brake hose ferrules rusting front number plate disscoloured

Fail 25 Jan 2006 69,919 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn on edge to 2mm o/s/headlamp glass chipped front number plate discolouring

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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L837 FBO is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L837 FBO, 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 L837 FBO registered?

L837 FBO is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L837 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L837 FBO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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