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R226 NDY

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,274 mi
Last recorded79,274 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 NDY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 79,274 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2014 79,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2013 73,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear wheel trim missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake travel long

Fail 28 May 2013 73,486 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear wheel trim missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 29 May 2012 69,273 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 63,953 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 60,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 60,404 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 56,730 miles

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside seat-belt buckle sticky

Nearside wiper smearing

Fail 27 May 2009 56,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside seat-belt buckle sticky

Nearside wiper smearing

Pass 28 May 2008 52,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 48,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 42,896 miles

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

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 NDY is a 1998 Rover 211 in White 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 NDY, 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 NDY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R226 NDY safe to buy?

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