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S287 TBJ

1999 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,452 mi
Last recorded37,452 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 TBJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,452 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

near/side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,637 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 34,637 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,675 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery went flat during test

Fail 2 Jul 2008 28,314 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery went flat during test

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,390 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 25,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 21,223 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,223 miles

n/s/r brake binding slighty

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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S287 TBJ is a 1999 Rover 211 in Blue 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 S287 TBJ, 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 S287 TBJ registered?

S287 TBJ is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S287 TBJ safe to buy?

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