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W279 XBA

2000 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 XBA
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 44,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 44,633 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,516 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 38,515 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 35,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 34,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 31,326 miles

Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 2 May 2013 27,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,642 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,028 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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W279 XBA is a 2000 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W279 XBA, 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 W279 XBA registered?

W279 XBA is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W279 XBA safe to buy?

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