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W973 WPO

2000 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,119 mi
Last recorded107,119 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 WPO
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,119 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust repaired with exhaust paste not blowing at time of test.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 107,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 99,606 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 99,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,020 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 94,020 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)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,936 miles

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

front wiper blades not parking on there own.

high level brake light two off six not working.

slight engine oil leak.

tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15 82V.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 88,936 miles

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

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

front wiper blades not parking on there own.

high level brake light two off six not working.

slight engine oil leak.

tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15 82V.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,723 miles

high level brake light 2 of 6 not working.

power steering pump damp.

tread depths: both front on 3mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15H.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 83,723 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light 2 of 6 not working.

power steering pump damp.

tread depths: both front on 3mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15H.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 76,787 miles

bulb in high level stop lamp not working

cut in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on outer side walls

tyre dephs o/s/f6mm n/s/f6mm o/s/r6mm n/s/r6mm

tyre size 185/55 15h

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,129 miles

power steering pump damp, slight play in o/s/f of steering rack.

slight perishing to both rear tyres.

tread depths:both front on 7mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size:185/55/15H.

wipers not parking correctl, slight engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,159 miles

cracking to alternator belt and power steering belt, slight damage / distorrtion to n/s/f wheel rim on inner edge, slight perrishing to both rear tyres

idle speed sticking slightly / slow to return to idle, slight oily residue around power steering pipes, both front tyres approaching limit on inner edges.

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 2.0mm, o/s/f 3.5mm, both rear 6.0mm, 185/55/15v

Fail 6 Jul 2006 62,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cracking to alternator belt and power steering belt, slight damage / distorrtion to n/s/f wheel rim on inner edge, slight perrishing to both rear tyres

idle speed sticking slightly / slow to return to idle, slight oily residue around power steering pipes, both front tyres approaching limit on inner edges.

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 2.0mm, o/s/f 3.5mm, both rear 6.0mm, 185/55/15v

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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W973 WPO is a 2000 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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