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L982 FOE

1994 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,870 mi
Last recorded91,870 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL982 FOE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,870 miles

bonnet stiff to open

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front exhaust flexible section worn + rear exhaust joins

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2010 91,870 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

bonnet stiff to open

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front exhaust flexible section worn + rear exhaust joins

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2009 85,212 miles

front brake discs corroding

n/s front tyre near limit

some wear in front steering rack

Fail 5 May 2009 85,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake discs corroding

n/s front tyre near limit

some wear in front steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,069 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 77,069 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

some wear in n/s front steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 72,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 67,223 miles

1)some no.plate damage †2) front c.v.gaiters perishing †3)s/rack,some wear †4)rear lower s/absorber bushes perishing

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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L982 FOE is a 1994 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L982 FOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L982 FOE registered?

L982 FOE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L982 FOE safe to buy?

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