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W741 SCS

2000 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,736 mi
Last recorded78,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 SCS
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 78,736 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,123 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,303 miles

front brake pads low

outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,952 miles

N/S/F wing damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2016 75,952 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S/F wing damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,509 miles

slight noise offside rear bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 72,986 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,917 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,917 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 68,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 66,489 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 66,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,887 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,888 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wiper no rubber!

Fail 25 Jul 2008 61,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wiper no rubber!

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,473 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 58,472 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,869 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 48,868 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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W741 SCS is a 2000 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W741 SCS, 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 W741 SCS registered?

W741 SCS is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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