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T157 SFG

1999 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,425 mi
Last recorded109,425 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 SFG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 109,425 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 109,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,505 miles

all wipers deterated

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to sills ok with test tool but hammer would make hoiles

n/s mirror missing

o/s cv gaiter weeping

varoius link rubbers deterioated

varoius pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 100,505 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wipers deterated

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to sills ok with test tool but hammer would make hoiles

n/s mirror missing

o/s cv gaiter weeping

varoius link rubbers deterioated

varoius pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,251 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion various parts of underbody sills etc ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

deterioration some bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2013 92,251 miles

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)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody sills etc ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

deterioration some bushes

Pass 11 May 2012 82,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 10 May 2012 82,914 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

high level stop lamp inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 75,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,686 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 34,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,270 miles

Extensive damage to rear end bodywork, temporary repairs covering sharp edges. Broken glass covering boot space and rear seat.

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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T157 SFG is a 1999 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T157 SFG, 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 T157 SFG registered?

T157 SFG is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T157 SFG safe to buy?

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