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W956 XKX

2000 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,152 mi
Last recorded84,152 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 21462,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 XKX
MakeRover
Model214
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 84,152 miles

damage to car body ??

only just pass emissions advice service ???

slight corrison under car ???

Pass 11 May 2010 76,176 miles

ALL SUSPENISON COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

N/S/F AND O/S/F HEADLAMPS ARE LOOSE

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT AND RACK END

SLIGHT WEAR IN THE STEERING COLUMN (PLAY)

THE FRONT UPPER SLANT PANNEL IS DAMAGED

THE STEERING RACK IS WORN AND DAMP

Fail 10 May 2010 76,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL SUSPENISON COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

N/S/F AND O/S/F HEADLAMPS ARE LOOSE

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT AND RACK END

SLIGHT WEAR IN THE STEERING COLUMN (PLAY)

THE FRONT UPPER SLANT PANNEL IS DAMAGED

THE STEERING RACK IS WORN AND DAMP

Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,372 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre feathered

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,372 miles

o/s front tyre feathered

Pass 8 May 2008 66,185 miles

n/s front tyre has slight bulge on outer wall

tyres feathered

Fail 17 May 2007 60,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 60,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 55,395 miles

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

front and rear brakes req servicing due to a high imbalance

Fail 25 May 2006 55,395 miles

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

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

front and rear brakes req servicing due to a high imbalance

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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W956 XKX is a 2000 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W956 XKX, 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 W956 XKX registered?

W956 XKX is a 2000 Rover 214, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W956 XKX safe to buy?

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