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J60 APY

2000 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

121,113 mi
Last recorded121,113 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 APY
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 121,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 35,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low , cracking and worn on edges , small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Vehicle modifed for track use

Fail 23 Oct 2020 35,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low , cracking and worn on edges , small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Vehicle modifed for track use

Pass 30 May 2019 34,025 miles

HIGHLY MODIFIED ROAD/RALLY CAR

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge used off road (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge used off road (5.2.3 (e))

undercovers fitted front/rear

Fail 29 May 2019 34,025 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

HIGHLY MODIFIED ROAD/RALLY CAR

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge used off road (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge used off road (5.2.3 (e))

undercovers fitted front/rear

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,356 miles

highly modified road/rally car

Fail 23 May 2018 33,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected tight (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 32,369 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

offside front floor corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 32,367 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 patches (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

offside front floor corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 30,644 miles

front steel brake pipes covered

no rear seats or belts fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 30,634 miles

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

front steel brake pipes covered

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,870 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts to tread

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 29,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Driveshaft counterweight in contact with antirollbar drop link

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts to tread

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,313 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front and rear tyres cracking

sub frame rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2012 29,313 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front and rear tyres cracking

sub frame rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,084 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 27,065 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,922 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 26,922 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from cooler

Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,569 miles

slight movement in top steering column bush

Fail 29 Sep 2005 26,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

movement in top steering bush

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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J60 APY is a 2000 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2000 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 62,132 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 J60 APY, 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 26 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J60 APY is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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