CarVerify

Free Car Check

W157 WAF

2000 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,194 mi
Last recorded100,194 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 21156,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 WAF
MakeRover
Model211
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,194 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 May 2013 100,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2012 91,899 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 91,898 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tail gate mounts slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 82,288 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 82,288 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 82,215 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,483 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,685 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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W157 WAF is a 2000 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 56,741 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 W157 WAF, 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 26 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W157 WAF?

You can check the full history of W157 WAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W157 WAF registered?

W157 WAF is a 2000 Rover 211, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W157 WAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 WAF shows 12 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.

Does W157 WAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W157 WAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.