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W608 VDM

2000 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,600 mi
Last recorded69,600 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 VDM
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,600 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,760 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,530 miles

wiper blades are not parking automatically

Fail 8 Jul 2009 51,530 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades are not parking automatically

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,910 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,586 miles

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

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

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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W608 VDM is a 2000 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W608 VDM, 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 W608 VDM registered?

W608 VDM is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W608 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W608 VDM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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