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R232 LRR

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,877 mi
Last recorded101,877 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 LRR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 101,877 miles

front number plate fading slightly

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2009 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front number plate fading slightly

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 86,930 miles

off side rear brake slight bind

slight play in off side front steering rack

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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R232 LRR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R232 LRR, 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 R232 LRR registered?

R232 LRR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R232 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 LRR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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