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P122 TEH

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,630 mi
Last recorded35,630 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 TEH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 35,630 miles

Brake pedal operation spongey.

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Surface corrosion towards the back next to the tank. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Various front suspension components have surface corrosion.

Fail 27 Jun 2024 35,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 50% of all lights in OSR light not working due to lamp being filled with water. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills within 30cm of the axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal operation spongey.

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Surface corrosion towards the back next to the tank. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Various front suspension components have surface corrosion.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded, oil filter corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,300 miles

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear // off side front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 34,938 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear // off side front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear osr brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jun 2018 32,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear osr brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2017 29,984 miles

Nearside Front osf tyres wear low

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 26,985 miles

corrosion on exhaust/flanges.

surface corrosion on brake lines/unions/and ferulles

Fail 22 Apr 2016 26,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust/flanges.

surface corrosion on brake lines/unions/and ferulles

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 25,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 24,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 22,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 15,239 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 15,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,341 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 6,177 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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P122 TEH is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 P122 TEH, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P122 TEH is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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