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R156 DUY

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,371 mi
Last recorded75,371 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 DUY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear wheel bearing slightly worn

off side front tie rod arm has slight play in joint

Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in off side tie rod arm

Fail 28 Feb 2011 73,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in off side tie rod arm

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,673 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 70,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

powersteering belt cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,924 miles

slight movement on off side steering arm

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 57,772 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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R156 DUY is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R156 DUY, 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 R156 DUY registered?

R156 DUY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R156 DUY safe to buy?

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