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S233 DTT

1999 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,751 mi
Last recorded76,751 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 DTT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,751 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper poor

Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper poor

Pass 27 May 2016 67,498 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 67,498 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 57,471 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2015 57,471 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jun 2014 50,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light scratching on windscreen

offside rear outer wheel arch is starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,256 miles

light scratching on windscreen

offside rear outer wheel arch is starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,971 miles

light scratch on windscreen

nearside front tyre getting low on edge but passes MOT due to tyre design

rear exhaust is starting to corrode

Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,764 miles

Light scratching on windscreen

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,764 miles

Light scratching on windscreen

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,651 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 30,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,314 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,292 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 21,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,734 miles

Centre exhaust has a slight leak and is starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,296 miles

see VT32 issued 19/02/2007 @ 09:55

Fail 19 Feb 2007 18,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

slight engine oil leak from possible rocker cover/box area

slight fluffing on nearside rear seat belt

Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,016 miles

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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S233 DTT is a 1999 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S233 DTT, 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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S233 DTT is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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