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R219 NOU

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,008 mi
Last recorded77,008 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 NOU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,008 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking but not excessivley

offside front outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers leaking but not excessivley

offside front outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

wipers split on ends

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,326 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking near limit

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

offside door mirror secured with tape

slight blow at centre section of exhaust

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight wear in offside steering rack arm

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,302 miles

both rear shock absorbers weeping near limit

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2012 60,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear shock absorbers weeping

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,192 miles

rear shock absorbers weeping

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,651 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,786 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,085 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 24,982 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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R219 NOU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R219 NOU, 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 R219 NOU registered?

R219 NOU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R219 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 NOU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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