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R176 WLO

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,077 mi
Last recorded67,077 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 WLO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

extended travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 10 Sep 2010 67,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

extended travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,184 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 64,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,696 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 WLO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLO, 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 R176 WLO registered?

R176 WLO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R176 WLO safe to buy?

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