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V897 FPF

2000 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,934 mi
Last recorded88,934 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 FPF
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,934 miles

front and rear number plates faded

frtont anti roll bar bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly chafed

o/s/f cv boot slightly perishing

rear exhaust rusty slightly blowinbg

rear tyres perishingh

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,245 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2013 74,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,139 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 66,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2011 66,427 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,339 miles

1 high level brake light element not working

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

Oil leak

cdl did not open n/s/r door

power steering pump seeping

rear wipernot clearing

some n/s/f service brake judder

Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,430 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,977 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 53,977 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 51,357 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 51,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V897 FPF is a 2000 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V897 FPF, 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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V897 FPF is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V897 FPF safe to buy?

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