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V826 FJA

2000 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,797 mi
Last recorded116,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV826 FJA
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 116,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,402 miles

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

Offside and Nearside wiper blades split but not affecting the clearing of screen

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 114,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside and Nearside wiper blades split but not affecting the clearing of screen

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 109,508 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 109,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 104,298 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 104,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 98,635 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 98,635 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 94,239 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 94,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2007 89,664 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 89,664 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 83,868 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 83,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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V826 FJA is a 2000 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V826 FJA, 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 V826 FJA registered?

V826 FJA is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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