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R154 LHR

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,127 mi
Last recorded117,127 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 LHR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 117,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Apr 2013 116,975 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2012 111,853 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 111,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

items removed from rear view mirror and screen which would result in mot failure.

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 106,829 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damp around o/s/f strut

excess travel on h/brake

o/s no: plate and o/s/f s/light dim one bulb inop in high level stoplamp

p/strg pipes damp at o/s inner wing area

Fail 30 Apr 2010 100,171 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perishing in sidewalls.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 100,171 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perishing in sidewalls.

Pass 7 May 2009 92,834 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

small cut to inner sidewall on n/s/f tyre.

Pass 7 May 2008 84,567 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

Pass 4 May 2007 78,789 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

wipers clearing screen but not to a high standard

Pass 4 May 2006 69,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R154 LHR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R154 LHR, 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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R154 LHR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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