MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
front end of car has had magor accident repairs
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front end of car has had magor accident repairs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre has a screw in it
oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre has a screw in it
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 211?
Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W488 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W488 SMJ, 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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What year was W488 SMJ registered?
W488 SMJ is a 2000 Rover 211, first registered on 27 April 2000.
Is W488 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W488 SMJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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