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V703 JGS

2000 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,052 mi
Last recorded85,052 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 JGS
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,052 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 78,576 miles

Front bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2010 78,576 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)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,803 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust system rusted

Fail 4 Apr 2008 74,803 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust system rusted

Fail 1 Apr 2008 74,790 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 70,106 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,106 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2006 46,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worne on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,078 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worne on edges

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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V703 JGS is a 2000 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V703 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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V703 JGS is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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