CarVerify

Free Car Check

T247 MGW

1999 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,799 mi
Last recorded69,799 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT247 MGW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,799 miles

Power steering hose damp at reservoir

Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,213 miles

Power steering hose damp at resevouir

Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering hose damp at resevouir

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,575 miles

High level stop has light sources not illuminating

Fail 25 Feb 2015 60,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop has light sources not illuminating

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,562 miles

Both front CV gaiters perishing

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joints

Steering rack slightly damp

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 56,552 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front CV gaiters perishing

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joints

Steering rack slightly damp

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

power steering reservoire and pipes damp

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,952 miles

oil on steering pump pipes hoses etc? could b weaping/leaking?

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,269 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,837 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,837 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,114 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,114 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,322 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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T247 MGW is a 1999 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T247 MGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T247 MGW?

You can check the full history of T247 MGW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T247 MGW registered?

T247 MGW is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T247 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T247 MGW shows 18 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.

Does T247 MGW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T247 MGW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.