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R327 PBN

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,232 mi
Last recorded36,232 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 PBN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 36,232 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 May 2013 36,232 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2012 32,263 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 32,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 26,699 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades starting to split

front windowscreen has a scratch

offside rear tyre has a cut on outside wall

power steering pipes corroded

under body slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 26,593 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades starting to split

front windowscreen has a scratch

offside rear tyre has a cut on outside wall

power steering pipes corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,789 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s rear tyre is damaged on the side wall

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jun 2010 25,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

o/s rear tyre is damaged on the side wall

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Dec 2008 24,492 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front to rear metal fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

slight low effort on o/s/r foot brake

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,492 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front to rear metal fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

slight low effort on o/s/r foot brake

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,658 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 23,658 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,710 miles

Oil leak

cut in o/s rear tyre sidewall.

front brake pads over helf worn

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,673 miles

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

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

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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R327 PBN is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green 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 R327 PBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R327 PBN registered?

R327 PBN is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R327 PBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 PBN 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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