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S949 HBN

1999 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,707 mi
Last recorded89,707 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 HBN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,212 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 83,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,698 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2011 77,668 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,790 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,538 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,539 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,095 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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S949 HBN is a 1999 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S949 HBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S949 HBN registered?

S949 HBN is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S949 HBN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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