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R197 KRN

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,858 mi
Last recorded42,858 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 KRN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,776 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 11 Jul 2011 38,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,764 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 37,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,687 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,479 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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R197 KRN is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R197 KRN, 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 R197 KRN registered?

R197 KRN is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R197 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 KRN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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