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L987 NNV

1993 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,708 mi
Last recorded104,708 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 NNV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 104,708 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

serface rust in both outer door sills

Pass 25 Oct 2012 104,230 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

serface rust in both front wheel arches

serface rust in both rear wheel arches

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust in both rear wheel arches

Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,703 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 10,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting and perishing.

slight grease leak n/s outer cv boot.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 100,623 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 99,397 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 98,242 miles

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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L987 NNV is a 1993 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,530 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 L987 NNV, 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 33 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 L987 NNV registered?

L987 NNV is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 22 December 1993.

Is L987 NNV safe to buy?

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