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R170 BNO

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,513 mi
Last recorded113,513 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 BNO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 May 2015 113,513 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

hi level stop lamp not working

n/s/f shock absorber light misting of oil

Pass 2 Jun 2012 109,594 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some wires not fixed back in bay

Pass 31 May 2011 105,062 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 89,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 79,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 10 May 2007 68,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 56,332 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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R170 BNO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R170 BNO, 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 R170 BNO registered?

R170 BNO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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