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L962 RES

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,635 mi
Last recorded40,635 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 RES
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 40,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 38,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak at small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 35,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 25 May 2023 34,006 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 34,003 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2022 32,335 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 32,334 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sil holed in middle and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 31,368 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres both n/s and o/s front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 29,053 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 29,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back exhaust box is holded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 28,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement doughnut bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 25,295 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 25,293 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,908 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,417 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,751 miles

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

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 15,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 9,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,013 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,969 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 8,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,781 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 8,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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L962 RES is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L962 RES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L962 RES registered?

L962 RES is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L962 RES safe to buy?

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