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T253 JGS

1999 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,205 mi
Last recorded67,205 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 JGS
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 67,205 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 67,205 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2015 65,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,351 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T253 JGS 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 91.7%.

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 T253 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 T253 JGS registered?

T253 JGS is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T253 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T253 JGS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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