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X126 BBC

2000 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,390 mi
Last recorded103,390 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 BBC
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 103,390 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed in cut outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed in cut inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 99,861 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,181 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 93,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,418 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,511 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,590 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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X126 BBC is a 2000 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X126 BBC, 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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X126 BBC is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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