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W489 RCS

2000 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,572 mi
Last recorded91,572 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 41466,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 RCS
MakeRover
Model414
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 91,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,487 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,198 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,196 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,075 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 67,075 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,215 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,215 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 54,924 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

advise n/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,924 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

advise n/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,912 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2008 45,165 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,465 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 39,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 33,830 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 33,776 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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W489 RCS is a 2000 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 66,823 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W489 RCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W489 RCS registered?

W489 RCS is a 2000 Rover 414, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W489 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 RCS shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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