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R270 FGF

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,468 mi
Last recorded43,468 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 FGF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,468 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 43,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,686 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 35,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,932 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 27,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,458 miles

AIR BAG illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,846 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,793 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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R270 FGF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R270 FGF, 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 R270 FGF registered?

R270 FGF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R270 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 FGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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