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S497 EJK

1999 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,199 mi
Last recorded60,199 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 EJK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,757 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 48,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,887 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 41,863 miles

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)

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

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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S497 EJK is a 1999 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S497 EJK, 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 S497 EJK registered?

S497 EJK is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S497 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 EJK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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