CarVerify

Free Car Check

T261 ARB

1999 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,221 mi
Last recorded75,221 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
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

RegistrationT261 ARB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourSilver
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

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,221 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 75,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,476 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

top up coolant by 2/3 litres water.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,476 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

top up coolant by 2/3 litres water.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,233 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 59,180 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting seporate

Pass 7 Jul 2007 54,885 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 54,759 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre to rear exhaust hangs very low.

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,630 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 50,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 46,677 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

T261 ARB is a 1999 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T261 ARB, 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 T261 ARB?

You can check the full history of T261 ARB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T261 ARB registered?

T261 ARB is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T261 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 ARB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T261 ARB 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 T261 ARB. 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.