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T224 SHS

1999 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,089 mi
Last recorded83,089 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 SHS
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,089 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 83,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 24 Sep 2012 76,236 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,926 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,253 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 69,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 54,041 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,303 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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T224 SHS is a 1999 Rover 211 in Red 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 T224 SHS, 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 T224 SHS registered?

T224 SHS is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T224 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T224 SHS 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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