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W498 BJX

2000 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,209 mi
Last recorded45,209 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 21156,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 BJX
MakeRover
Model211
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2018 45,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear tyres perished.

Rear Rear service brake weak.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,182 miles

Rear Both rear tyres perishing.

Rear Service brake weak.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 38,181 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% front brake imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing.

Rear Service brake weak.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,639 miles

Both rear tyres very badly perished

Fail 1 Jul 2016 26,624 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Both rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,444 miles

3 segments of 3rd brake light not working

rear number plate damaged

rear tyres badly perished

slight steering rack leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,985 miles

brake fluid low

part of 3rd brake light not working

rear indicator lenes faded

rear number plate faded

rear tyres badly perished

oil leak oil filter

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,516 miles

3rd brakelight some bulbs out

rear mudflap loose

rear number plate faded

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,954 miles

foot brake reading low on nearside rear wheel

rear number plate faded

rear tyres perished

some bulbs in 3rd brake light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,465 miles

rear tyres badly perished

some bulbs out in centre brake lamp

Fail 9 Jun 2010 24,465 miles

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

rear tyres badly perished

some bulbs out in centre brake lamp

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,573 miles

front tyres on wear bars and perished

rear tyres perished

some bulbs in third brake light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,610 miles

both front tyres at 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,208 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 20,208 miles

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

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

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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W498 BJX is a 2000 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W498 BJX, 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 W498 BJX registered?

W498 BJX is a 2000 Rover 211, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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