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BV52 ZHX

2002 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,867 mi
Last recorded86,867 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 21471,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ZHX
MakeRover
Model214
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,867 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing has damage

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,589 miles

front reg plate cracked .......... oil leak .......

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,625 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,625 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,649 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,556 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 38,556 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,128 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2012 34,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,554 miles

Both front tyre badly wearing advise replacmebt

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,631 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,200 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,764 miles

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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BV52 ZHX is a 2002 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 71,748 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 BV52 ZHX, 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 24 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV52 ZHX is a 2002 Rover 214, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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