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R271 BON

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,012 mi
Last recorded69,012 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 BON
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 69,012 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 69,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,042 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,818 miles

Spare tyre defective

borderline pass low effort o/s/r service brake just meets requirements

dampness around steering rack no leaks at time of test

o/s/f tyre was spare may be below limit if useing digetal meashurement needs replacing now

both rear tyres borderline pass due to cracking.could fail anytime now need replacing now

Fail 5 Sep 2008 54,818 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

borderline pass low effort o/s/r service brake just meets requirements

dampness around steering rack no leaks at time of test

o/s/f tyre was spare may be below limit if useing digetal meashurement needs replacing now

both rear tyres borderline pass due to cracking.could fail anytime now need replacing now

Fail 6 Jul 2007 52,329 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight crackind to o/s/r tyre and ageing

border line pass n/s/r tyre bad cracking in treads & ageing badly.o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge.both tyres need replacing now

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,329 miles

slight crackind to o/s/r tyre and ageing

border line pass n/s/r tyre bad cracking in treads & ageing badly.o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge.both tyres need replacing now

Pass 16 May 2006 50,325 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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R271 BON is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R271 BON, 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 R271 BON registered?

R271 BON is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R271 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 BON shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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