MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,009 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
SLIGHT OILKY RESIDUE AROUND POWER STEERING RESEVOIR, CORROSION FORMING TO O/S AND N/S REAR OUTER SILL PANEL / END OF WHEEL ARCHES, TYRE TREAD DEPTHS; BOTH FRONT NEW 7.5MM, N/S/R 6.0MM, O/S/R 5.0MM, 175/65/14 82T
SRS LIGHT ON, SLIGHT FRAYING TO N/S/R SEAT BELT, BODY DAMAGE TO O/S/R, BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW, POWER STEERING BELT BADLY CRACKED, SLIGHT CRACKING TO ALTERNATOR BELT,
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
SLIGHT OILKY RESIDUE AROUND POWER STEERING RESEVOIR, CORROSION FORMING TO O/S AND N/S REAR OUTER SILL PANEL / END OF WHEEL ARCHES, TYRE TREAD DEPTHS; BOTH FRONT NEW 7.5MM, N/S/R 6.0MM, O/S/R 5.0MM, 175/65/14 82T
SRS LIGHT ON, SLIGHT FRAYING TO N/S/R SEAT BELT, BODY DAMAGE TO O/S/R, BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW, POWER STEERING BELT BADLY CRACKED, SLIGHT CRACKING TO ALTERNATOR BELT,
corrosion forming to both rear outer sill and wheel arch panelling
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall in poor condition, o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 175/65/14t
slight oily residue around power steering resevoir
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion forming to both rear outer sill and wheel arch panelling
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall in poor condition, o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 175/65/14t
slight oily residue around power steering resevoir, corrosion to exhaust centre and rear sections,
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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S197 TCA is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 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 S197 TCA, 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 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S197 TCA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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