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T226 BFR

1999 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,499 mi
Last recorded52,499 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 BFR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,499 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,837 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 39,481 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2007 35,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 31,052 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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T226 BFR is a 1999 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T226 BFR, 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 T226 BFR registered?

T226 BFR is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T226 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T226 BFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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