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T129 DCC

1999 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,651 mi
Last recorded96,651 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 DCC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,651 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre tread area splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,200 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,501 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 83,501 miles

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

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,194 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 74,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 69,977 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,801 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,801 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,366 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,861 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

oil leaks

Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,861 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front outer cv boots cracking

nearside front door mirror damaged

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,939 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 44,939 miles

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

damp at both rear backplates

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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T129 DCC is a 1999 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T129 DCC, 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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T129 DCC is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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