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W198 PBD

2000 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,223 mi
Last recorded130,223 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 21156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 PBD
MakeRover
Model211
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,223 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 130,205 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 95,675 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust corroding

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,240 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in but not showing cords and is perishing

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in but not showing cords and is perishing

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 90,236 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing driver seat (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in but not showing cords and is perishing

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in but not showing cords and is perishing

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,860 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,776 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,405 miles

center stop light does not work may not be connected

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2011 62,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,457 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 60,457 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,925 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 57,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,383 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,956 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 51,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,585 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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W198 PBD is a 2000 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W198 PBD, 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.

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W198 PBD is a 2000 Rover 211, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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