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R175 UBK

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,097 mi
Last recorded118,097 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 UBK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,097 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 117,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 105,952 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,560 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,277 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 82,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 78,384 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 72,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 72,288 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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R175 UBK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R175 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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What year was R175 UBK registered?

R175 UBK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R175 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 UBK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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