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W958 RAL

2000 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,616 mi
Last recorded108,616 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW958 RAL
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine auxilliary belt cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2010 108,616 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine auxilliary belt cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 104,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,705 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 91,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,248 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 77,821 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 77,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W958 RAL is a 2000 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W958 RAL, 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 W958 RAL registered?

W958 RAL is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W958 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W958 RAL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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