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R282 NUF

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,137 mi
Last recorded65,137 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 NUF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,137 miles

emissions slow to stabilize

offside handbrake low reading

rear brake balance poor

Fail 16 Oct 2013 65,137 miles

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

emissions slow to stabilize

offside handbrake low reading

rear brake balance poor

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,584 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 60,551 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,296 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 56,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,549 miles

offside handbrake slightly low

offside rtear tyre outer wall perishing

rear brake rise and fall poor

Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,549 miles

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

offside handbrake slightly low

offside rtear tyre outer wall perishing

rear brake rise and fall poor

Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,365 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,968 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 26,953 miles

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

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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R282 NUF 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 57.1%.

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 R282 NUF, 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 R282 NUF registered?

R282 NUF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R282 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 NUF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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