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W948 SGS

2000 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,833 mi
Last recorded34,833 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 SGS
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,833 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS DIM

Pass 3 May 2017 34,605 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,232 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,389 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust

Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,377 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 front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre and rear exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,306 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres are getting cracky

slight play in the steering rack

top stop light

Fail 4 Apr 2011 30,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres are getting cracky

slight play in the steering rack

top stop light

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,048 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,851 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are getting cracky

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 7 Apr 2009 27,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are getting cracky

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,061 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,061 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,458 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 24,458 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,976 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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W948 SGS 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 72.2%.

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 W948 SGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W948 SGS registered?

W948 SGS is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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