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V491 XEE

2000 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,786 mi
Last recorded84,786 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 XEE
MakeRover
Model213
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 84,786 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 84,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,542 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,752 miles

rear wiper poor/o/s outer boot leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 67,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,133 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,826 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 57,826 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,362 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front wipers starting to split on ends.

How Reliable is the Rover 213?

Based on 8,281 MOT tests across 1,997 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,596
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,533
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 550
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 459
constant velocity joint gaiter split 349
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V491 XEE is a 2000 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Rover 213 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V491 XEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 213 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 213 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V491 XEE registered?

V491 XEE is a 2000 Rover 213, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is V491 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V491 XEE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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