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R165 GJO

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,072 mi
Last recorded62,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 GJO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,072 miles

inner front brake pads becoming worn

o/s/f + n/s/f cv boots becoming weak

o/s/f shock light misting on casing

rear exhaust box corroding

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2010 53,060 miles

o/s/f+n/s/f cv boots weak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 53,059 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f+n/s/f cv boots weak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,595 miles

some imbalance on rear service brake

Fail 5 Aug 2009 44,595 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level approaching minimum mark

some imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,063 miles

o/s/f seat frame twisted

steering rack is weeping slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2008 39,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres close to the limit, and are also perished, n/s/r is also punctured

n/s/f head lamp has condensation in it beam pattern only just visible

o/s/f seat frame twisted

steering rack is weeping slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,423 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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R165 GJO 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R165 GJO, 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 R165 GJO registered?

R165 GJO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R165 GJO safe to buy?

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