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T838 TCA

2002 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,425 mi
Last recorded72,425 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT838 TCA
MakeRover
Model216
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 72,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2013 72,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 66,687 miles

battery insecure

nearside wiper split

Fail 2 May 2012 66,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2011 63,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 62,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 62,182 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 59,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,388 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 49,388 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

1,N/S/R NO PLATE LAMP IS DULL †2,POWER STEERING PIPES AND RESIVOIR IS DAMP BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF MOT †3,OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE/GEARBOX †4,SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F STEERING RACKEND †5,O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

6,N/S/R TYRE IS WORN INSIDE EDGE †7,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S/F WHEEL RIM

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,804 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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T838 TCA is a 2002 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T838 TCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T838 TCA is a 2002 Rover 216, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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