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V357 MCF

2000 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,482 mi
Last recorded82,482 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 41466,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 MCF
MakeRover
Model414
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,482 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front outriggers,rear chassis,sump,

Fail 26 Jan 2012 82,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front outriggers,rear chassis,sump,

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,513 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 71,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear shocks damp

Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,543 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coolant low

loads of travel on hand brake

pipes on power steering bottle leaking

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2007 148,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coolant low

loads of travel on hand brake

pipes on power steering bottle leaking

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,816 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 37,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres worn and perishied on sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Dec 2005 26,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,140 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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V357 MCF is a 2000 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 66,823 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V357 MCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V357 MCF is a 2000 Rover 414, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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