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S186 XAN

1999 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,563 mi
Last recorded96,563 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 XAN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 26 Aug 2011 96,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 24 Aug 2010 85,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,173 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 79,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2008 73,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr brake slightly binding

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2008 73,860 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr brake slightly binding

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,658 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,314 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

POWER STEERING BELT BADLY CRACKED

Fail 25 Jan 2006 66,314 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

POWER STEERING BELT BADLY CRACKED

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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S186 XAN is a 1999 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S186 XAN, 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.

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What year was S186 XAN registered?

S186 XAN is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S186 XAN safe to buy?

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