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R257 FAF

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,947 mi
Last recorded130,947 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 FAF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 130,947 miles

near side mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2015 130,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2014 125,531 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rusty in places underneath, esp. at rear.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 125,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

BODY WORK RUSTY IN PLACES

CORROSION IN N/S OUTER SILL TOWARDS FRONT

GETTING RUSTY UNDERNEATH ESPECIALLY AT REAR

N/S HEADLAMP ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

N/S MIRROR ASSEMBLY INSECURE

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER WEEPING FLUID

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING CORRODED TOWARDS LIMIT UNDERNEATH

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

WEEP OF POWER STEERING FLUID NEAR RESEVOIR / PUMP AREA

Pass 24 Jun 2013 121,083 miles

BOTH SHORT BRAKE PIPES FROM REAR BRAKE HOSES TO WHEEL CYLINDERS GETTING CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE TO O/S GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

GETTING RUSTY UNDERNEATH ESPECIALLY AT REAR

N/S HEADLAMP AIM ON LOWER LIMIT

N/S MIRROR INHSECURE

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WEAK

N/S/F TYRE WEARING TOWARDS LIMIT

SOME HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 21 Jun 2013 121,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BOTH SHORT BRAKE PIPES FROM REAR BRAKE HOSES TO WHEEL CYLINDERS GETTING CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE TO O/S GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

GETTING RUSTY UNDERNEATH ESPECIALLY AT REAR

N/S HEADLAMP AIM ON LOWER LIMIT

N/S MIRROR INHSECURE

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WEAK

N/S/F TYRE WEARING TOWARDS LIMIT

SOME HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 114,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 108,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s/r tyre scuffed & perished.

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

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

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

O/s/f brake binding slightly.

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

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

Rusty underneath in places.

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f & both rear tyres perished/scuffed.

N/s/r wheel rusty.

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

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

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

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

Rusty in places underneath.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 95,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 77,219 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,322 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 68,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R257 FAF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R257 FAF, 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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R257 FAF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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