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W72 RST

2000 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 RST
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 127,019 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

headlights reflectors deteriorated

n/s/r h/b cable outer sheath broken

wiper motor / linkage has parking fault

Fail 18 Nov 2010 127,018 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

headlights reflectors deteriorated

n/s/r h/b cable outer sheath broken

wiper motor / linkage has parking fault

Pass 11 Dec 2009 114,427 miles

o/s h/b cable sluggish to operate

Pass 27 May 2009 112,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2009 112,482 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 108,440 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 108,440 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 98,807 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 98,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,055 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 85,055 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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W72 RST is a 2000 Rover 214 in Grey 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 W72 RST, 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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W72 RST is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W72 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for W72 RST shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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