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S288 FGC

1999 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,395 mi
Last recorded87,395 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 FGC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 87,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,395 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,223 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

intrea mirror missing

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 20 Jan 2011 85,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

intrea mirror missing

needs rear wiper blade

Pass 27 Nov 2009 79,620 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 79,620 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,060 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,563 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 55,563 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,001 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 45,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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S288 FGC is a 1999 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S288 FGC, 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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S288 FGC is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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