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R227 JDL

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,319 mi
Last recorded33,319 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 JDL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,319 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 33,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,659 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

rear tyres perrished

Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,659 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 25,759 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyres perrished

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,759 miles

tyres perrished

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R227 JDL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R227 JDL, 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 R227 JDL registered?

R227 JDL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R227 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 JDL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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