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L924 BCW

1993 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,536 mi
Last recorded125,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL924 BCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 125,536 miles

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack ends

Pass 7 Aug 2008 121,440 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Jul 2007 118,784 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 118,784 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 111,426 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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L924 BCW is a 1993 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L924 BCW, 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 L924 BCW registered?

L924 BCW is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L924 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L924 BCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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