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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rover 211. Check any 211 by registration number below.

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67.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.8%

vs Rover Avg

3

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Rover 211 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover 211 has an average MOT pass rate of 67.5%, which is 6.8 percentage points below the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 211 on the road.

Before buying a used Rover 211, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rover 211 performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 131 vehicles

65.6%Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

31.5%

1998

Based on 80 vehicles

67.5%Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

27.5%

0

Based on 108 vehicles

69.4%Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

10.7%

Rear Nearside

9.2%

Front Nearside

4.6%

Other Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rover models.

Rover 25

67.2% pass rate

Rover Metro

68.7% pass rate

Rover 623

52.1% pass rate

Rover 418

82.9% pass rate

Rover 620

55.0% pass rate

Rover 75

63.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Rover 211

Rover 211 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover 211 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover 211?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover 211 is 67.5% compared to the Rover average of 74.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Rover 211?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Rover 211 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 67.5%, the Rover 211 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Rover 211?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Rover 211?
Typical mileage for the Rover 211: 60,225 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 211 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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