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R161 DUY

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,105 mi
Last recorded52,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 DUY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,105 miles

N/S/R tyre got cuts and cracks but not to cords

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

O/S/R tyre got cuts and cracks but not to cords

Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010
Fail 9 Jul 2010 48,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 23,583 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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R161 DUY 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 87.5%.

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 R161 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 R161 DUY registered?

R161 DUY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R161 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 DUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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