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L976 UDU

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,863 mi
Last recorded49,863 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 UDU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 49,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,657 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,660 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,895 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 44,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 43,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 42,393 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,248 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 40,237 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 39,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2010 38,370 miles

both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

Pass 29 May 2009 37,773 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 37,772 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise osf, osr, and nsr tyre threads cracking

advise rear exhaust pipe rusting

Pass 27 May 2008 36,746 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes getting weak

Pass 31 May 2007 35,758 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,368 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2006 35,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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L976 UDU is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L976 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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L976 UDU is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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