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V168 GRN

2000 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,966 mi
Last recorded91,966 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 GRN
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 91,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,966 miles

offside wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,037 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 86,018 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 78,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2010 78,271 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,212 miles

Battery insecure

High level brake light, not all bulbs working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2009 71,212 miles

Battery insecure

High level brake light, not all bulbs working

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2008 64,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 64,559 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,096 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 52,700 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in steering rack †outer drive shaft gaters showing wear off side rear tyre worn on inner edge exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,700 miles

slight play in steering rack †outer drive shaft gaters showing wear off side rear tyre worn on inner edge exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2005 43,767 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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V168 GRN is a 2000 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V168 GRN, 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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V168 GRN is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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