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L985 MHE

1994 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,510 mi
Last recorded40,510 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 MHE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

engine leaking oil

surface corrossion on front crossmember

surface corrossion on outer sills

surface corrossion on outer sills

Fail 28 Feb 2018 40,507 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

engine leaking oil

n/s/f wheel stiff to turn

surface corrossion on front crossmember

surface corrossion on outer sills

surface corrossion on outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks both rear tyres

heat shield loose on catalyst

Fail 6 Mar 2017 39,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks both rear tyres

heat shield loose on catalyst

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heatshield loose on cat'

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,497 miles

6% inbalance front brakes o/s slow

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,497 miles

6% inbalance front brakes o/s slow

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 26,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,267 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,152 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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L985 MHE is a 1994 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L985 MHE, 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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L985 MHE is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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