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R149 EBU

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,191 mi
Last recorded70,191 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 EBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2006 70,191 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise bonnet catch looking at due to bump difficult to close propally but does secure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2006 70,191 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise bonnet catch looking at due to bump difficult to close propally but does secure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,489 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 64,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes niosey

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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R149 EBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R149 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R149 EBU registered?

R149 EBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R149 EBU safe to buy?

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