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T261 MJN

1999 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 MJN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 94,952 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 94,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,779 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,402 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2015 87,400 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,831 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 76,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 72,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 64,307 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,085 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,861 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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T261 MJN is a 1999 Rover 211 in Red 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 T261 MJN, 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 T261 MJN registered?

T261 MJN is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T261 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 MJN 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.

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