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L885 KFC

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,665 mi
Last recorded119,665 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 KFC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 119,665 miles

Emissions readings erratic

Rear axle trailing arm bushes starting to separate

Rear offside tyre started to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,260 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 119,116 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear window smashed

Pass 16 Nov 2009 118,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 118,241 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

windscreen has damage outside of swept areas

Pass 15 Nov 2007 116,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 114,390 miles

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

offside front brake disc signs of getting hot

slight wear in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 14 Nov 2006 114,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

offside front brake disc signs of getting hot

slight wear in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 26 Nov 2005 112,420 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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L885 KFC is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour 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 L885 KFC, 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 L885 KFC registered?

L885 KFC is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 23 February 1994.

Is L885 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L885 KFC 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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