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R270 OEL

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,796 mi
Last recorded59,796 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 OEL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,804 miles

Advise nearside handbrake recording low effort

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Sep 2009 48,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise nearside handbrake recording low effort

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,083 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 48,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,048 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 48,084 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres sidewalls perished.

o/s steering rack gaiter wet

Fail 15 Sep 2006 48,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f steering rack gaiter damp.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,084 miles

o/s/f steering rack gaiter damp.

Fail 15 Sep 2005 48,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 48,003 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 OEL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEL, 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 R270 OEL registered?

R270 OEL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R270 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 OEL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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