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S128 SWP

1999 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,280 mi
Last recorded74,280 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 SWP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,201 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2008 68,066 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,043 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 52,007 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Rover 211?

Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
4,516
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,365
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,024
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,511
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,324
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S128 SWP is a 1999 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,800 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 211 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,489 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S128 SWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 211 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S128 SWP registered?

S128 SWP is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S128 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S128 SWP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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