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R261 HGR

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,631 mi
Last recorded35,631 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 HGR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 35,631 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak oil leak ()

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 continental (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 33,384 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 33,384 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust section slightly corroded

offside outersill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 31,573 miles

1 x led inoperative in centre stop light

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

all 4 wheel arches slightly corroded

both headlight aims on upper limit

front number plate cracked

nearside number plate slightly dim

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,792 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four wheel arches slighty corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,578 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,883 miles

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 2 Jan 2010 25,758 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly persihed

both rear axle mountings slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,294 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,639 miles

oil leak around engine

Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,798 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 18,696 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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R261 HGR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R261 HGR, 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 R261 HGR registered?

R261 HGR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R261 HGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 HGR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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