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R165 LHR

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,717 mi
Last recorded47,717 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 47,717 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,717 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 43,072 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 32,136 miles

COOLANT LEAK HOSE CLIP

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 32,136 miles

COOLANT LEAK HOSE CLIP

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2009 21,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 13 May 2008 10,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 8,369 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 8,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 7,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 6,550 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 LHR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R165 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

R165 LHR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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