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R163 EUY

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,160 mi
Last recorded44,160 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 EUY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 44,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,182 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 18 May 2012 35,316 miles

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

corrosion on underside of car,advise clean and underseal.slight corrosion to steel pipes in various places.

Fail 17 May 2012 35,316 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on underside of car,advise clean and underseal.slight corrosion to steel pipes in various places.

Pass 12 May 2011 33,760 miles

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

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

steel brake pipes corroded in various places.rear washer not working suspect pipe split

Pass 6 May 2010 32,182 miles

175/65/14/t

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 May 2010 32,182 miles

175/65/14/t

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2009 30,553 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 28,648 miles

front pads approx 70% worn

Pass 18 May 2007 26,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,936 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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R163 EUY is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R163 EUY, 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 R163 EUY registered?

R163 EUY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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