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P178 TTM

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,464 mi
Last recorded67,464 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 TTM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,766 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 56,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 48,598 miles

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

exhaust front pipe is split (temp repair)

front brakes out of balance

front number plate is marked

nearside front inner cv boot is split

partial inspection only of nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

rear tyres worn low

slight steering rack play

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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P178 TTM is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P178 TTM, 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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What year was P178 TTM registered?

P178 TTM is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P178 TTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 TTM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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