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V459 MCF

2000 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,934 mi
Last recorded92,934 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 MCF
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear indicators are pale

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 5 Aug 2014 92,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear indicators are pale

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,014 miles

see refusal certificate

Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,918 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

part of centre brake light not working

radiator in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,402 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,250 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre getting low - side wall perrished

Fail 5 Aug 2011 60,281 miles

front number plate cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

o/s front tyre getting low - side wall perrished

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,582 miles

EXHAUST CATALIC HEAT SHEILD RATTLING

EXHAUST JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT LEAKS

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT 50%

Pass 27 May 2010 50,226 miles

EXHAUST CATALIC CONVERTOR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT 50% ONLY WORKING

N/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Fail 26 May 2010 50,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CATALIC CONVERTOR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT 50% ONLY WORKING

N/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Fail 21 May 2009 47,996 miles

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

front no plate cracked

high level brake light incomplete

Pass 21 May 2009 47,996 miles

front no plate cracked

high level brake light incomplete

Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,795 miles

exhaust system corroding

handbrake has slack and slight sideways play

slight dampness around power steering pipe

Fail 28 May 2008 45,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroding

handbrake has slack and slight sideways play

slight dampness around power steering pipe

Pass 24 May 2007 43,737 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 43,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,493 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 40,493 miles

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

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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V459 MCF is a 2000 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V459 MCF, 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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V459 MCF is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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