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L959 FBL

1993 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,342 mi
Last recorded57,342 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 FBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,342 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 57,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,216 miles

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

catalyst rattles

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2006 53,183 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust catalyst rattles

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2005 49,001 miles

Front brake discs distorted.

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

O/S mirror glass slightly loose, Front no. plate slight damage, O/S/R arm bush shows age.

Fail 4 Nov 2005 49,001 miles

Front brake discs distorted.

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

O/S mirror glass slightly loose, Front no. plate slight damage, O/S/R arm bush shows age.

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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L959 FBL is a 1993 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L959 FBL, 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 L959 FBL registered?

L959 FBL is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L959 FBL safe to buy?

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