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R187 WLO

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,944 mi
Last recorded35,944 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 WLO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,944 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,110 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 30,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

P/S hoses contaminated in oil

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing smooth on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

P/S hoses contaminated in oil

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing smooth on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,706 miles

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

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

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

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

o/sr tyre has small splits around inner / outer walls

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,328 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 28,326 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,750 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,421 miles

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

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

both rear tyres splitting on walls

Pass 18 May 2009 25,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2008 24,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 24,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper blade split advise change

Pass 21 May 2007 22,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 20,903 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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R187 WLO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R187 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 R187 WLO registered?

R187 WLO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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