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L848 SJK

1994 Rover 214

Beige Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,078 mi
Last recorded76,078 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 SJK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front cv gaiters perished

both outer sills corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,656 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side outer sills corroded

exhaust rear box deteriated

front no/plate damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,654 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side outer sills corroded

exhaust rear box deteriated

front no/plate damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,807 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front section starting to corrode

some rear suspension components corroding

some suspension bushes starting to crack slightly on the rear trailing arms

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,928 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

front exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,928 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both outer sills

front exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

oil/fluid around o/s inner wing

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on offside outer sill

front no plate damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,492 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,651 miles

Oil leak

both front cv gaitors perished and cracked

both rear number plate lights dimped

Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,739 miles

slight leak from o/s/f cv gaitor

Fail 25 Feb 2008 66,739 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight leak from o/s/f cv gaitor

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,667 miles

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inside edge...recommend new tyre soon

windscreen has 4 or more small cracks all measuring about 10mm in swept zone (not zoneA)...limit in swept zone is 40mm

Fail 27 Feb 2006 60,667 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inside edge...recommend new tyre soon

windscreen has 4 or more small cracks all measuring about 10mm in swept zone (not zoneA)...limit in swept zone is 40mm

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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L848 SJK is a 1994 Rover 214 in Beige with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L848 SJK, 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 L848 SJK registered?

L848 SJK is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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