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R31 JGE

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,917 mi
Last recorded52,917 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 JGE
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 52,695 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 49,574 miles

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

Slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 10 May 2011 46,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 42,676 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,031 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,966 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,616 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 20,432 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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R31 JGE is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R31 JGE, 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 R31 JGE registered?

R31 JGE is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R31 JGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 JGE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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