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W488 VAV

2000 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,764 mi
Last recorded93,764 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Rover 21156,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 VAV
MakeRover
Model211
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,764 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 78,977 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 78,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,152 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 59,152 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front 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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W488 VAV is a 2000 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VAV, 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 W488 VAV?

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What year was W488 VAV registered?

W488 VAV is a 2000 Rover 211, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W488 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 VAV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W488 VAV have outstanding finance?

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