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R231 LRC

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 LRC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 114,244 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 114,244 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 101,957 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 101,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 87,312 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 87,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,781 miles

advise stone chip on screen

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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R231 LRC is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R231 LRC, 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 R231 LRC registered?

R231 LRC is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R231 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 LRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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