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V98 MGN

2000 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,657 mi
Last recorded43,657 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 MGN
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 43,657 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering over filled (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 43,657 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering over filled (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,843 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear indicators fading

Fail 13 Jun 2017 40,805 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear indicators fading

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,468 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 37,466 miles

rear brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,101 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,791 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,125 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 31,119 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 30,154 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 28,562 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 28,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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V98 MGN is a 2000 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V98 MGN, 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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V98 MGN is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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