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R226 DBO

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,437 mi
Last recorded12,437 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 DBO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,437 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 116,209 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 116,209 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 106,026 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 96,426 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 96,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R226 DBO 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 66.7%.

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 R226 DBO, 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 R226 DBO registered?

R226 DBO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R226 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 DBO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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