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R179 VKK

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,775 mi
Last recorded75,775 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 VKK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,775 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 75,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,644 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 68,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,050 miles

SRS/airbag warning light ON

front section of exhaust deteriorated

several rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,803 miles

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

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes have corrosion

nearside front lower swivel boot split

offside front brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front lower swivel boot split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,627 miles

nearside lower suspension ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 9 Feb 2009 58,579 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside lower suspension ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,971 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s front suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,227 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,867 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are cracking and perishing on sidewalls and tread.

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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R179 VKK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R179 VKK, 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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R179 VKK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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