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S228 LDG

1999 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 LDG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,253 miles

front tyres near limit

Fail 28 Oct 2010 81,249 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres near limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,032 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 76,032 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/r brake binding

possible wheel bearing noise from n/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,902 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front drop link top and bottom bushes are cracking

nearside front cv gaitor is cracking

power steering fluid container cap is missing

rear exhaust silencer baffles are loose

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,039 miles

both front drop link top and bottom bushes are c racking

both rear tyres are perishing

front brake discs are slightly lipped

nearside cv gaitor is cracking

power steering fluid reservoir cap is missing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,911 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 58,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking

both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

front brake dicsc lipped

nearside front cv gaitor cracking

offside front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2005 53,788 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 53,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both cv gaitors cracking

general play in steering rack

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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S228 LDG is a 1999 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S228 LDG, 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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S228 LDG is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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