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V288 GSD

2000 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 GSD
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 117,712 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 117,711 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,310 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear shock absorbers corroded n/s and o/s

Fail 25 Apr 2014 116,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake nearly into reserve travel

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear shock absorbers corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 21 Mar 2013 113,884 miles

power steering noisey

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Mar 2013 113,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

power steering noisey

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2012 112,215 miles

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

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

Slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 2 Apr 2012 112,215 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,821 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 92,297 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 92,262 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 86,023 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 86,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 79,420 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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V288 GSD is a 2000 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V288 GSD, 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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V288 GSD is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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