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W556 XCA

2000 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,715 mi
Last recorded74,715 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 XCA
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 74,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,388 miles

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

n/s/r fuel pipe excessively corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2010 71,388 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r fuel pipe excessively corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2009 67,316 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside handbrake cable corroded and swollen

offside front brake caliper contaminated with grease

Fail 7 Feb 2009 67,316 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside handbrake cable corroded and swollen

offside front brake caliper contaminated with grease

Fail 12 Feb 2008 61,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

one nozzle of the nearside washer jet is blocked

Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

one nozzle of the nearside washer jet is blocked

Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,094 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 56,091 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,367 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 50,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres low on edges and nailed f/o/s low inner edge

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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W556 XCA is a 2000 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W556 XCA, 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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W556 XCA is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W556 XCA safe to buy?

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