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V231 RCA

2000 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,847 mi
Last recorded45,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 21156,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 RCA
MakeRover
Model211
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,847 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 45,847 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,711 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak [poss water pump]

drivers door mirror glass cracked

eng sump corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low

Fail 7 Jan 2009 39,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak [poss water pump]

drivers door mirror glass cracked

eng sump corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,072 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,656 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r door check insecure

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,037 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jan 2006 30,037 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V231 RCA is a 2000 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V231 RCA, 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

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What year was V231 RCA registered?

V231 RCA is a 2000 Rover 211, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V231 RCA safe to buy?

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