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L914 SLG

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,864 mi
Last recorded73,864 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL914 SLG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2013 73,864 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise c/v gaiters perished / nearly split

advise engine mtgs worn

advise oil in header tank

advise oil leaks

advise slight wear o/s of rack

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,585 miles

advise body damage

advise emulsion in water bottle

advise engine vibration

advise oil leaks & sump corroded

advise outer sills corroded

advise wheel trim damage

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,395 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 71,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,759 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 69,759 miles

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

advise s/corrosion to front subframe

advise s/corrosion to outer sills

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,198 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,296 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 26 Jan 2009 66,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,270 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT LIPS ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,184 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 62,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

ADVISE O/S & N/S C/V GAITERS PERISHED BUT NOT SPLIT

ADVISE REAR WIPER HAS NO BLADE

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY & WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Jan 2006 59,950 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 59,950 miles

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

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES NAILED

ADVISE O/S & N/S FRONT C/V GAITERS PERISHED

ADVISE O/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLITTING

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE 1-6/2mm

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

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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L914 SLG is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L914 SLG, 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 L914 SLG registered?

L914 SLG is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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