MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal rubber wearing thin
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal rubber wearing thin
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside rear outer wheel arch corroded
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
O/S & N/S rear tyres worn down to 2mm
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
O/S & N/S rear tyres worn down to 2mm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3rd brake light has bulbs out
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside and nearside trackrod nuts just on nylock
offside rear brake has slight bind
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W973 RAL is a 2000 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 W973 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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W973 RAL is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 7 August 2000.
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