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T261 DPR

1999 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,153 mi
Last recorded86,153 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 DPR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,368 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

parking brake hand lever long travel/

rear number plate slight delamination.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,984 miles

Covers over inner wings not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Slight increase -reduce on rear brakes, rear brakes may be in need of a brake service

Slight perishing to offside rear tyre

hand brake has long travle

Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Covers over inner wings not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Slight increase -reduce on rear brakes, rear brakes may be in need of a brake service

Slight perishing to offside rear tyre

hand brake has long travle

Fail 23 Aug 2008 70,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front and rear road wheel trims missing.

rear number plate slight disfiguring.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 70,232 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front and rear road wheel trims missing.

rear number plate slight disfiguring.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,086 miles

Oil leak

power steering fluid level low

Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,426 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges †

oil leak

temp repair n/s door mirror

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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T261 DPR is a 1999 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T261 DPR, 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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T261 DPR is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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