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R226 LTV

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 LTV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,773 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,123 miles

N/S/F tyre low tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2013 86,123 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

N/S/F tyre low tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,118 miles

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

o/s and n/s body sills starting to corrode, not yet excessive

Fail 24 Apr 2012 82,118 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

o/s and n/s body sills starting to corrode, not yet excessive

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,739 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 78,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,913 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,105 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 59,100 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 59,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 LTV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LTV, 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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R226 LTV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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