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W542 CYG

2000 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 CYG
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r. service brake slightly slow to react.

not all high level brake light bulbs working.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 87,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r. service brake slightly slow to react.

not all high level brake light bulbs working.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,216 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,680 miles

O/S mirror cracked - vision not impaired

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2008 75,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

O/S mirror cracked - vision not impaired

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,628 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 68,628 miles

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

os mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,063 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 62,063 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 55,652 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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W542 CYG is a 2000 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W542 CYG, 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 W542 CYG registered?

W542 CYG is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W542 CYG safe to buy?

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