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R139 WLY

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,887 mi
Last recorded48,887 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 WLY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2011 48,887 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2011 48,887 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 45,366 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on inside wall

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,366 miles

Front bumper insecure

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on inside wall

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,688 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,688 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,254 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,007 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 29,159 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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R139 WLY is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R139 WLY, 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 R139 WLY registered?

R139 WLY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R139 WLY safe to buy?

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