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W709 PBU

2000 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,276 mi
Last recorded68,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 PBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,276 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 66,934 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 64,051 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 May 2011 64,051 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,844 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,841 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,627 miles

o/s/f rack & pinion gaiter damp & rack play o/s/f poor suggest check/repair.

o/s/f wiper poor.

Fail 4 Apr 2009 54,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f rack & pinion gaiter damp & rack play o/s/f poor suggest check/repair.

o/s/f wiper poor.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 49,033 miles

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

center brake light poor

engine oil low

front brake pads low

near side front wiper poor

off side front tyre edge wear and cracks

Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,993 miles

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

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

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

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

center brake light poor

engine oil low

front brake pads low

off side front tyre edge wear and cracks

Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,093 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

interior mirror loose

part high level brake light in-op

Pass 1 Apr 2006 38,851 miles

engine oil down

rear center brake light part not working

rear of car damage

rear wiper split

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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W709 PBU is a 2000 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W709 PBU, 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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W709 PBU is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W709 PBU safe to buy?

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