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R165 UBK

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,374 mi
Last recorded45,374 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 UBK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 45,374 miles

Both door mirrors damaged

Offside front wing corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 45,374 miles

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

Both door mirrors damaged

Offside front wing corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,137 miles

Both door mirrors damaged

Both front tyres worn to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,697 miles

exhaust corroded

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front wing corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 37,697 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front wing corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,398 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,897 miles

offside front shock slightly damp

rear number plate poor condition

exhaust system corroded

offside front and rear wing damaged

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 12 Mar 2013 29,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

offside front and rear wing damaged

offside front shock slightly damp

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 7 Feb 2012 24,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

both steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,185 miles

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

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

both steering rack gaiters damp

front discs worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,396 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 13,897 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,958 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,062 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 UBK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R165 UBK, 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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R165 UBK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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