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W954 JFS

2000 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,875 mi
Last recorded58,875 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 41466,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 JFS
MakeRover
Model414
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,875 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,865 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 46,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,749 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor oil leak from gearbox

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,870 miles

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

nearside non obligatory mirror lense insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2013 43,870 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s mirror lens insecure??

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded??

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise slight corrosion on rear of exhaust system

Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise slight corrosion on rear of exhaust system

Fail 8 Jun 2011 37,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

high level brake light cluster insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,608 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light cluster insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,242 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,057 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,180 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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W954 JFS is a 2000 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 66,823 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W954 JFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W954 JFS is a 2000 Rover 414, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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