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R258 FAF

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,526 mi
Last recorded65,526 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 FAF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,526 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 65,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear on front tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,707 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,065 miles

centre and front exhaust rust

oil leak on gearbox

power steering pipes damp

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,186 miles

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

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

fluid low in brake master cylinder

light cracking both rear tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,289 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

small cracks on tyres

Pass 22 May 2009 16,181 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,414 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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R258 FAF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R258 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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What year was R258 FAF registered?

R258 FAF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R258 FAF safe to buy?

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