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W826 RCL

2000 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,732 mi
Last recorded82,732 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 RCL
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,732 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE sills have light corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,657 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside, track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside, sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper split

coolant temperature gauge not working

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,646 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside, track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside, sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper split

coolant temperature gauge not working

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sump and oil filter

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,850 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,755 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,506 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

o/s front tyre cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2011 60,867 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,777 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 57,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 56,142 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 56,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 54,402 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 54,401 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 50,190 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 42,112 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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W826 RCL is a 2000 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W826 RCL, 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 W826 RCL registered?

W826 RCL is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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