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L986 SSR

1994 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,796 mi
Last recorded105,796 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 SSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 105,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 102,211 miles

Ball joint gaiter split on offside

CV boot perished

Corrosion on suspension components and on underside of vehicle

Front plate faded but still readable

Minor leak of exhaust gasas

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2007 102,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Play in rack

CV boots perished

Corerosion on underside and on suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front platw faded but still readable

Nearside mirror cracked

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2006 951,869 miles

Same advisaries as previous VT32

Fail 31 May 2006 95,189 miles

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

Advise both front CV boots are very paerished

Advise both wing mirrors are cracked but still functioning

Advise front number plate fading

oil leak

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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L986 SSR is a 1994 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L986 SSR, 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 L986 SSR registered?

L986 SSR is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L986 SSR safe to buy?

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