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R298 HPT

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,157 mi
Last recorded93,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 HPT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2010 93,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,551 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,772 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,245 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,360 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 69,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R298 HPT is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R298 HPT, 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 R298 HPT registered?

R298 HPT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R298 HPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 HPT shows 7 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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