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L963 VHP

1994 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 VHP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,974 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe rusty

rear tyres are low and perishing

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Fail 15 Mar 2010 69,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe rusty

rear tyres are low and perishing

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Fail 12 Mar 2009 68,503 miles

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

cv boots sterting to perish

exhaust front pipe rusty

front no. plate starting to deteriorate

n/s front brake pipe slightly coroded

o/s front track rod has slight play

o/s rear suspension prescribed area slightly coroded

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

rear tyres perishing

slight misting of oil around engine

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,503 miles

cv boots sterting to perish

exhaust front pipe rusty

front no. plate starting to deteriorate

n/s front brake pipe slightly coroded

o/s front track rod has slight play

o/s rear suspension prescribed area slightly coroded

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

rear tyres perishing

slight misting of oil around engine

Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,407 miles

chip in windscreen on nearside outside of swept area.

front cross member rust but not holed.

offside sill rusty at rear.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 63,140 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 VHP is a 1994 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L963 VHP, 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 L963 VHP registered?

L963 VHP is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 19 February 1994.

Is L963 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L963 VHP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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