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R217 HFL

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,407 mi
Last recorded64,407 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 HFL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,407 miles

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

Slight power steering fluid leak from around pump

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,661 miles

Front brake pads are getting thin and will soon need replacing

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,292 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,536 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 33,232 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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R217 HFL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R217 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 R217 HFL registered?

R217 HFL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R217 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 HFL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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