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R138 EBU

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 EBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,465 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 834,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery insecure

metal brake pipes to o/s n/s rear cylinders slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,866 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 67,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,277 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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R138 EBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 62,670 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 R138 EBU, 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 28 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R138 EBU registered?

R138 EBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R138 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 EBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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