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R186 HFL

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,053 mi
Last recorded64,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 HFL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,053 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,358 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,108 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,796 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,461 miles

Offside rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,031 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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R186 HFL 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 87.5%.

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 R186 HFL, 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 R186 HFL registered?

R186 HFL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R186 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 HFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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