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V899 GRB

2000 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,596 mi
Last recorded95,596 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 GRB
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,596 miles

Exhaust flexi becoming worn outer casing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,453 miles

Customer has disconnected rear upper stop lamp

Exhaust flexi becoming worn

Fan belt worn

Fail 14 Jan 2016 87,294 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust flexi becoming worn

Fan belt worn

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,021 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,021 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear foglamp inoperative

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,520 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

center stop lamp inoperative, no visible wiring

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,634 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,136 miles

3 of 6 centre stoplight bulbs inop

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes starting to corrode

coil springs starting to corrode

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,136 miles

3 of 6 centre stoplight bulbs inop

brake pipes starting to corrode

coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,902 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,902 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,503 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,362 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 48,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 44,664 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has a split in sidewall not showing cords

Pass 28 Jan 2006 43,435 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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V899 GRB is a 2000 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V899 GRB, 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 V899 GRB registered?

V899 GRB is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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