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R162 RPY

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,938 mi
Last recorded40,938 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 RPY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,938 miles

SRS light on

action of nearside front seat belt locking stalk

dampness on power stearing pipes

heavy cracking to offside rear tyre

rust on all rear brake pipes

very heavy rust in outersill areas

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,384 miles

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

heavy rust on brake pipes

very heavy rust in both outer sills & rear arches

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,993 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 RPY is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

R162 RPY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R162 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 RPY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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