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R313 ESU

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 ESU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 97,422 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

various brake pipes have sections of slight corrosion

various suspension bushes slightly split/perished

Fail 4 Dec 2010 85,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 85,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 80,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,560 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2008 74,560 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,711 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 68,639 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R313 ESU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R313 ESU, 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 R313 ESU registered?

R313 ESU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R313 ESU safe to buy?

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