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W597 KYA

2000 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,286 mi
Last recorded82,286 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 21156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 KYA
MakeRover
Model211
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,286 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lense damaged been repaired (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner and outer sills rusty

slight o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,284 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lense damaged been repaired (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner and outer sills rusty

slight o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,012 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner and outer sill rusty

n/s/r light lense repaired

slight leak from o/s steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,009 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner and outer sill rusty

n/s/r light lense repaired

slight leak from o/s steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,846 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,846 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,922 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 72,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,613 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,613 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 63,319 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 63,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 60,605 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 May 2011 60,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 May 2010 88,402 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 88,396 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,579 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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W597 KYA is a 2000 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W597 KYA, 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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W597 KYA is a 2000 Rover 211, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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