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V225 MES

2000 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,681 mi
Last recorded121,681 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 MES
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 121,681 miles

front/rear number plates in poor condition,second hand engine fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 117,458 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 117,458 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 105,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,597 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,265 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 81,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V225 MES is a 2000 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V225 MES, 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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What year was V225 MES registered?

V225 MES is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V225 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V225 MES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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