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R263 EGF

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,475 mi
Last recorded52,475 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 EGF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 May 2009 52,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 52,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 49,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,270 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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R263 EGF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R263 EGF, 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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How do I check the history of R263 EGF?

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What year was R263 EGF registered?

R263 EGF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R263 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 EGF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R263 EGF have outstanding finance?

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