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L893 EOA

1993 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,406 mi
Last recorded81,406 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 EOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,406 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,586 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,586 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 80,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in nearside of rack ,both rear indicators starting to go white

Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,830 miles

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

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

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

front anti - roll bar link arm bush's splitting

rear radius arm bush's splitting

starter motor noisey

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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L893 EOA is a 1993 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,530 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 L893 EOA, 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 33 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L893 EOA registered?

L893 EOA is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L893 EOA safe to buy?

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