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L974 FJA

1993 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,508 mi
Last recorded58,508 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 FJA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,508 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,508 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust flexi section is worn ,middle and rear sections are badly corroded and leaking slightly

n/s front tyre is worn to 2mm advise tracking

n/s rear wheel arch is corroded

radiator core is corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 56,269 miles

advise tracking front tyres are worn on the inner edge

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on middle and rear sections of exhaust system,flexi section is deteriorated

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

o/s rear wheel trim is missing

slight corrosion on sump

slight cracks in cv boots

slight cracks in rear suspension radius arm bushes

Fail 5 Jan 2007 52,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,133 miles

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,940 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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L974 FJA is a 1993 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L974 FJA, 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 L974 FJA registered?

L974 FJA is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L974 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L974 FJA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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