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T249 JGS

1999 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,209 mi
Last recorded34,209 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 JGS
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 34,202 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,964 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

both rear tires starting to perish

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sill panals (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wing arch very rusty

Rear both tyres age cracking

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

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

boot full unable to fully insp

general corrosion on under side of car

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,510 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 27,510 miles

General corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,530 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrision

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 25,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,617 miles

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

slight surface rust on under side of car

Fail 10 Mar 2011 24,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight surface rust on under side of car

Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,466 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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T249 JGS is a 1999 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T249 JGS, 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 T249 JGS registered?

T249 JGS is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T249 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T249 JGS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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