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R242 LVC

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,247 mi
Last recorded93,247 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 LVC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,247 miles

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

all the shock absorbers are weeping slightly.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,242 miles

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

rear wiper blade is torn.

srs w/l is on.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 91,209 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear wiper blade is torn.

srs w/l is on.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 88,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 88,882 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,571 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 78,206 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 71,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 68,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 62,654 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 62,654 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R242 LVC is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R242 LVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R242 LVC registered?

R242 LVC is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R242 LVC safe to buy?

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