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T459 BSN

1999 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,379 mi
Last recorded85,379 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 BSN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,379 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 85,378 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,174 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

power steering fluid on min mark

rear exhaust silencer at flange corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,505 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 78,505 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,144 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 74,144 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,591 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,491 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,491 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,775 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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T459 BSN is a 1999 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T459 BSN, 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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T459 BSN is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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