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W704 MBU

2000 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 MBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,247 miles

CAR HAS A SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK.

ENGINE HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK.

N/S/R BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 103,068 miles

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

CAR HAS A SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK.

ENGINE HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK.

N/S/R BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 95,643 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 95,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,690 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 87,690 miles

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

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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W704 MBU is a 2000 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W704 MBU, 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 W704 MBU registered?

W704 MBU is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W704 MBU safe to buy?

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