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L956 MAK

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,070 mi
Last recorded79,070 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 MAK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

previous welding repairs to off side outer sill

some corrosion of off side rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,970 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

welding repairs carried out to both sides outer sills at rear

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,220 miles

previous welding repairs to off side and near side outer sill panels

some damage to near side mirror

Fail 19 Mar 2008 78,209 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

previous welding repairs to off side and near side outer sill panels

some damage to near side mirror

Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,919 miles

near side door mirror cracked

previous welding repairs to both outer sills at rear

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,411 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 75,411 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

previous welding repairs to both outer sills

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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L956 MAK is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L956 MAK, 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 L956 MAK registered?

L956 MAK is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L956 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L956 MAK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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