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L956 SST

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,282 mi
Last recorded104,282 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 SST
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2014 104,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,521 miles

Front registration plate is deteriorating.

Most steel brake pipes in wheel arches have light corrosion where exposed.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to fully test front crossmember due to trim.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 96,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate is deteriorating.

Most steel brake pipes in wheel arches have light corrosion where exposed.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to fully test front crossmember due to trim.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,736 miles

Offside sill becoming slightly weak with corrosion at rear.

Rear foglight switch is slightly sticky in operation.

Screen has small crack to left of driver straight ahead view.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside sill becoming slightly weak with corrosion at rear.

Rear foglight switch is slightly sticky in operation.

Screen has small crack to left of driver straight ahead view.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,786 miles

Catalytic convertor core is breaking up.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 86,734 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Catalytic convertor core is breaking up.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,227 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 84,227 miles

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

Front exhaust section has slight leak.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,034 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Slight wear/play in steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,247 miles

Slight wear/play at offside end of steer-rack [Rover/Honda characteristic,not serious]

Unable to fully test front crossmember due to trim.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 73,992 miles

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

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 SST is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SST, 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 SST registered?

L956 SST is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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