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L974 NKY

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,202 mi
Last recorded81,202 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 NKY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 81,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,773 miles

nsr sill damaged

os rear sill damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nsr sill damaged

os rear sill damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,765 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front bumper not secure on ns.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,188 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,418 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 62,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 62,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 613,244 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,781 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 60,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

cooling fan wiring found to be disconnected (rectified)

o/s/r trailing arm ,main bush becoming unbonded (suggest replaced.)

power steering pump slightly damp.

recommend rear brakes are serviced.

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 NKY is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L974 NKY, 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 L974 NKY registered?

L974 NKY is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L974 NKY safe to buy?

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