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T481 RDL

1999 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,604 mi
Last recorded56,604 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 RDL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,604 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,542 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,757 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,677 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,887 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,959 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 28,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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T481 RDL is a 1999 Rover 211 in Red 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 T481 RDL, 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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T481 RDL is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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