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R266 KOB

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,653 mi
Last recorded75,653 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 KOB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 74,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,211 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,225 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,481 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,988 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 57,988 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,739 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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R266 KOB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R266 KOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R266 KOB registered?

R266 KOB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R266 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 KOB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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