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T174 BTR

1999 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,755 mi
Last recorded124,755 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 BTR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 124,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,759 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 86,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,473 miles

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

rear silencer weak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 82,473 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer weak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 77,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,480 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 70,480 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,399 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,762 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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T174 BTR is a 1999 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T174 BTR, 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 T174 BTR registered?

T174 BTR is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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