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Rover 214

Red and Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,396 cc

L89 RCTMOT history

L89 RCT is a red and grey petrol Rover 214 first used on 21 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
69,999 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L89 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
214
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L89 RCT was last recorded at 69,999 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,057 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
942 miles
Average per year
1,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,999 miles
  • 2024 – 69,057 miles
  • 2023 – 68,241 miles
  • 2022 – 67,254 miles
  • 2021 – 65,224 miles
  • 2020 – 59,938 miles
  • 2019 – 58,601 miles
  • 2018 – 57,407 miles
  • 2017 – 56,381 miles
  • 2016 – 55,521 miles
  • 2015 – 54,504 miles
  • 2014 – 53,571 miles
  • 2013 – 52,064 miles
  • 2012 – 50,300 miles
  • 2011 – 48,173 miles
  • 2009 – 46,584 miles
  • 2008 – 45,332 miles
  • 2007 – 41,220 miles
  • 2006 – 39,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,999 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near limit (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Osr trailing arm bush worn/ corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder body Corrosion

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,999 miles (+942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,999 miles
    Test number
    379024149207
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near limit (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Osr trailing arm bush worn/ corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body Corrosion

  2. Pass69,057 miles (+816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    335355016300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Osr trailing arm bush corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass68,241 miles (+987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,241 miles
    Test number
    195266189069
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass67,254 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    622493896399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,224 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    269260112630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,938 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    939624544192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,601 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    947041450756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,407 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,407 miles
    Test number
    494152381757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,381 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,381 miles
    Test number
    753081878140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,521 miles (+1,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,521 miles
    Test number
    816419100132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass54,504 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    866785055192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,571 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,571 miles
    Test number
    849337044107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,064 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,064 miles
    Test number
    226558863195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    945482412023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,300 miles (+2,127)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    938182912069
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass48,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    649767021059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,173 miles (+1,589)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    775816921013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    161010059304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,584 miles (+1,252)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    490649049436
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,332 miles
    Test number
    913972388260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,297 miles (+120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,297 miles
    Test number
    472022088205
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Fail45,177 miles (+55)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,177 miles
    Test number
    994525378204
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail45,122 miles (+3,902)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    714653868244
    • FailureFront Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass41,220 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,220 miles
    Test number
    284871387248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,257 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,257 miles
    Test number
    722352386213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,134 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,134 miles
    Test number
    601009066268
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about L89 RCT

Does L89 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L89 RCT expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L89 RCT?
The MOT on L89 RCT expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L89 RCT done?
L89 RCT was recorded at 69,999 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 1,652 miles a year.
Has L89 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L89 RCT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on L89 RCT 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 L89 RCT find?
L89 RCT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near limit; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear osr trailing arm bush worn/ corroded, and 2 more.

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