MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion at bottom of both door pillars
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Rover 211?
Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R266 MEC is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MEC, 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 R266 MEC registered?
R266 MEC is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R266 MEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R266 MEC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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