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R310 EJX

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 EJX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 81,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sump corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 77,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sump corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut on nearside front tyre wall (outside)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 71,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,481 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,112 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 55,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,525 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 46,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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R310 EJX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R310 EJX, 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 R310 EJX registered?

R310 EJX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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