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T228 VGA

1999 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 VGA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,898 miles

cracking evident on the thread area of both rear tyres

movement within the steering rack on both sides

Fail 30 Jul 2013 78,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking evident on the thread area of both rear tyres

movement within the steering rack on both sides

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,334 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,118 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,430 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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T228 VGA is a 1999 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T228 VGA, 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 T228 VGA registered?

T228 VGA is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T228 VGA safe to buy?

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