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R176 VEL

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,401 mi
Last recorded57,401 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 VEL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,847 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,099 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,849 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,445 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,251 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,268 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,589 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,544 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,952 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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R176 VEL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R176 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R176 VEL registered?

R176 VEL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R176 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 VEL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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