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R255 ROF

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,196 mi
Last recorded95,196 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 ROF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,196 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 20 Oct 2015 91,501 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

emissions not tested

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 21 Oct 2014 87,726 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 80,015 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

heatshield loose

n/s wiper deteriorating

o/s door mirror slightly cracked

rear tyrewalls cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 70,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,632 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,392 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,392 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,601 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 54,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 43,752 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 43,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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R255 ROF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R255 ROF, 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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R255 ROF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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