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L988 DTA

1994 Rover 214

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,599 mi
Last recorded80,599 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 DTA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 80,599 miles

p.a.s.fluid around resiviour..corrosion around rear brake pipes,exhaust system..rear axle bushs perashing/splitting..front tyres worn low..suspect front brake pads wearing low??..

Pass 12 Dec 2008 80,561 miles

nearside inner cv boot is split

slight play in the nearside of the steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2008 80,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside inner cv boot is split

slight play in the nearside of the steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2007 76,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,224 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 65,950 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 65,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DTA is a 1994 Rover 214 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L988 DTA, 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 L988 DTA registered?

L988 DTA is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L988 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 DTA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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