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V131 GFG

2000 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 21156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 GFG
MakeRover
Model211
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2019 111,815 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,120 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,089 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tested in wet condistions

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,030 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,555 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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V131 GFG is a 2000 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V131 GFG, 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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V131 GFG is a 2000 Rover 211, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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