MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 211?
Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.
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R217 KBR 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 R217 KBR, 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 KBR registered?
R217 KBR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R217 KBR safe to buy?
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