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Rover 214

Green and Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 1,396 cc

L288 AVLMOT history

L288 AVL is a green and grey petrol Rover 214 first used on 31 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2023
Mileage
93,514 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L288 AVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
214
Colour
Green and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L288 AVL was last recorded at 93,514 miles on 24 Feb 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,512 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,514 miles
  • 2020 – 90,709 miles
  • 2019 – 88,544 miles
  • 2018 – 85,371 miles
  • 2015 – 84,774 miles
  • 2014 – 83,923 miles
  • 2012 – 83,642 miles
  • 2011 – 81,577 miles
  • 2008 – 81,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,514 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryEmissions erratic

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,514 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    782776761663
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEmissions erratic

  2. Fail93,512 miles (+2,803)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    437915774456
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass90,709 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,709 miles
    Test number
    990339982866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,708 miles (+2,164)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,708 miles
    Test number
    256486283273
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,544 miles (+3,173)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,544 miles
    Test number
    673181426510
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,371 miles (+597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    927300395350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass84,774 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,774 miles
    Test number
    979544335083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail84,773 miles (+850)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,773 miles
    Test number
    386844635041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass83,923 miles (+281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,923 miles
    Test number
    835402664059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass83,642 miles (+106)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    845125622357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  11. Pass83,536 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,536 miles
    Test number
    865152642232
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRadiator fins breaking up

  12. Fail83,536 miles (+1,959)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,536 miles
    Test number
    877182742259
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRadiator fins breaking up

  13. Pass81,577 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    676621551258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  14. Pass81,573 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    494446068263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L288 AVL

Does L288 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L288 AVL expired on 23 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L288 AVL?
The MOT on L288 AVL expired on 23 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L288 AVL done?
L288 AVL was recorded at 93,514 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2022, an average of 890 miles a year.
Has L288 AVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L288 AVL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L288 AVL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L288 AVL find?
L288 AVL passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; emissions erratic.

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