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L973 SKB

1993 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,164 mi
Last recorded76,164 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 SKB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,164 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 76,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 68,046 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,694 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 56,000 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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L973 SKB is a 1993 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L973 SKB, 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 L973 SKB registered?

L973 SKB is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L973 SKB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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