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R162 JLG

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,941 mi
Last recorded36,941 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 JLG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 36,941 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges and perishing

Rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 9 May 2014 25,178 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 22,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 22,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,373 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 21,723 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2011 21,723 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 21,004 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 21,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 20,249 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 19,469 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 19,469 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 18,717 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 17,955 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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R162 JLG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R162 JLG, 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 R162 JLG registered?

R162 JLG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R162 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 JLG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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