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S424 BDL

1999 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,335 mi
Last recorded88,335 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 BDL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,335 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle rubbers split on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,329 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle rubbers split on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,406 miles

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,113 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 81,111 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,950 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,950 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2014 74,937 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 74,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,435 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,020 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 May 2011 62,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,362 miles

front brake pads getting low on inner edge

very slight play in offside front bottom joint

Pass 7 May 2009 53,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,373 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 43,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,096 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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S424 BDL is a 1999 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S424 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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What year was S424 BDL registered?

S424 BDL is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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