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V698 JGS

2000 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,337 mi
Last recorded88,337 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 JGS
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,337 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 88,337 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 82,899 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 82,899 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 81,968 miles

Oil leak

windscreen washers lazy (enough fluid reaching screen)

Fail 14 May 2011 81,968 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen washers lazy (enough fluid reaching screen)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 81,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2010 79,331 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 79,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,660 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,573 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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V698 JGS is a 2000 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V698 JGS, 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 V698 JGS registered?

V698 JGS is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V698 JGS safe to buy?

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