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L972 UDU

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,163 mi
Last recorded116,163 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 UDU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 113,659 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 113,649 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 110,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/front side light not asbright as o/side but not impaired

n/side wing repeater lamp loose in mounting hole but secure

Pass 28 Dec 2007 110,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/front side light not asbright as o/side but not impaired

n/side wing repeater lamp loose in mounting hole but secure

Fail 30 Dec 2006 107,859 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 107,859 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 105,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear tyre pressure low

wiper blades split but performance ok

Fail 2 Nov 2005 105,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/rear tyre pressure low

wiper blades split but performance ok

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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L972 UDU is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L972 UDU, 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 L972 UDU registered?

L972 UDU is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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