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L95 EOF

1993 Rover 214

Turquoise Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,330 mi
Last recorded107,330 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 EOF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 107,330 miles

Front exhaust box lower heat shield broken away from box and insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hole in offside outer sill caused by corrosion

Neareside and offside outer sills repaired by body filler

Pass 18 May 2013 104,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cataloy on nearside front of sill

Fail 17 May 2013 104,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cataloy on nearside front of sill

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2012 100,974 miles

Both front brake disc badly corroded

Front number plate cracked

Near side sill hold at front area (not load bearing)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off sill hold at rear (not a load bearing member)

Fail 14 May 2012 100,974 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front brake disc badly corroded

Front number plate cracked

Near side sill hold at front area (not load bearing)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off sill hold at rear (not a load bearing member)

Fail 11 May 2011 98,517 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 98,517 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2010 95,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 91,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 85,389 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 85,389 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 80,625 miles

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

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

offside outer sill rusting

slight play in offside steering rack end bush.

Pass 24 May 2006 73,640 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 73,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailing 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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L95 EOF is a 1993 Rover 214 in Turquoise with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L95 EOF, 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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L95 EOF is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 23 November 1993.

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