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R252 TSW

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,106 mi
Last recorded83,106 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 TSW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,106 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 56,479 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,228 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

SRS fault warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,758 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,902 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate (perish)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 29,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate (perish)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,902 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 28,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,208 miles

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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R252 TSW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R252 TSW, 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 R252 TSW registered?

R252 TSW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R252 TSW safe to buy?

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