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T287 AEN

1999 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 AEN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 71,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,473 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,450 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,538 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 61,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,565 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 57,602 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,087 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,043 miles

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

severe oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,943 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Mar 2008 50,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,167 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAKING FROM ROCKER COVER GASKET

Fail 29 Aug 2007 49,167 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAKING FROM ROCKER COVER GASKET

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,117 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 37,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T287 AEN is a 1999 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T287 AEN, 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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T287 AEN is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T287 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T287 AEN shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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