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L848 TCM

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

253,442 mi
Last recorded253,442 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 TCM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 253,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 234,053 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 233,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 203,650 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 203,598 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 203,571 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 169,744 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 169,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 133,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 106,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 106,571 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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L848 TCM is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCM, 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 TCM registered?

L848 TCM is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L848 TCM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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