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W488 RPO

2000 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 RPO
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,297 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 103,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,284 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 86,268 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 59,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,248 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,194 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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W488 RPO is a 2000 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W488 RPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W488 RPO registered?

W488 RPO is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W488 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 RPO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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