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L963 SYJ

1993 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,092 mi
Last recorded105,092 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 SYJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 105,092 miles

both front outer c/v boots perished

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

offside frontt yre worn low inner edge

slight blow rear joint

Fail 9 Feb 2012 105,089 miles

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

both front outer c/v boots perished

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

offside frontt yre worn low inner edge

slight blow rear joint

Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,798 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 94,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 83,768 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge + perished

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,614 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,600 miles

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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L963 SYJ is a 1993 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L963 SYJ, 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 L963 SYJ registered?

L963 SYJ is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 17 November 1993.

Is L963 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L963 SYJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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