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V653 GCF

2000 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,708 mi
Last recorded98,708 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 GCF
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 98,708 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 93,841 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,950 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,612 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 85,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,589 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 70,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,089 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,383 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 49,383 miles

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

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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V653 GCF is a 2000 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V653 GCF, 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 V653 GCF registered?

V653 GCF is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V653 GCF safe to buy?

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