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P124 TBM

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,714 mi
Last recorded52,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 TBM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

srs lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 5 Jul 2012 50,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

srs lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dashboard boot lid light on

srs light on

Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dashboard boot lid light on

srs light on

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,749 miles

front reg plate in poor condition

n /s mmirror cracked

o/s rear tyre crackin on side walls

srs lamp on

Fail 14 Sep 2010 39,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front reg plate in poor condition

n /s mmirror cracked

o/s rear tyre crackin on side walls

srs lamp on

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,621 miles

n/s mirror cracked

srs and boot warning lanps on

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,003 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,309 miles

SRS light on

Slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,769 miles

boot warning lamp on

s r s light on

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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P124 TBM is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P124 TBM, 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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P124 TBM is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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