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L988 CPB

1993 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,568 mi
Last recorded87,568 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 CPB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,568 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,529 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 84,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 81,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,632 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 79,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,813 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

small hole in o/s/r seal not with in prescribed area

Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,390 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,390 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 71,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 71,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 70,060 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 70,060 miles

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

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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L988 CPB is a 1993 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L988 CPB, 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 L988 CPB registered?

L988 CPB is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L988 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 CPB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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