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R201 WYC

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,218 mi
Last recorded119,218 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 WYC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 119,218 miles

Battery insecure

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 15 Aug 2011 119,218 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 98,917 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 98,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,649 miles

Rear silencer is deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2008 89,649 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split on end

Rear silencer is deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,430 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,052 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 68,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Chip in windscreen offside, not in zone "A" and not 40mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread area

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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R201 WYC is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R201 WYC, 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 R201 WYC registered?

R201 WYC is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R201 WYC safe to buy?

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