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S418 BDL

1999 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 BDL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,950 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 115,950 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,055 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

centre exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 26 Nov 2013 111,055 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

centre exhaust starting to corrode

nearside wiperblade slightly split,but clears windscreen evectively

Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,858 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 104,858 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,103 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,459 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S REAR TYRE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,673 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 64,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 51,789 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 51,786 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S418 BDL is a 1999 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S418 BDL, 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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S418 BDL is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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