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R194 MGC

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,844 mi
Last recorded43,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 MGC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,844 miles

engine and gear box oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

off side front wing mirror in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2015 43,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and gear box oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

off side front wing mirror in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front outer c.v. gaitor badly perished

Offside front outer c.v. gaitor badly perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 34,858 miles

Fuel tank dented

Nearside front outer c.v. gaitor perished

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front outer c.v. gaitor perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2011 29,497 miles

Fuel tank dented

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,734 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 25,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 19,746 miles

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

offside rear foot brake not working as well as could be advise internal check

power steering and alternater belts cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,480 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,979 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 15,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

P.A.S. fluid level slightly low

P.A.S. resevior cap missing

bodyworks has dents

both rear tyres has cracks

hand brake lever travels slightly high

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,449 miles

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

P.A.S. fluid level slightly low

P.A.S. resevior cap missing

bodyworks has dents

both rear tyres has cracks

hand brake lever travels slightly high

Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,468 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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R194 MGC is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R194 MGC, 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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R194 MGC is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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