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S249 LPX

1999 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 LPX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 121,723 miles

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished

offside front tyre worn on inner outer edges

Fail 29 Dec 2010 121,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished

offside front tyre worn on inner outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2009 108,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 99,864 miles

advise oil leek

Pass 30 Nov 2007 87,824 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 87,824 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 71,974 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 71,974 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 53,662 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 53,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S249 LPX 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 S249 LPX, 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 S249 LPX registered?

S249 LPX is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S249 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 LPX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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