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R329 MUF

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,561 mi
Last recorded86,561 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 MUF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,561 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills have corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2016 86,561 miles

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills have corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,410 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 78,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,868 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded

sills slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2014 65,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sill slightly corroded

exhust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,601 miles

n/s sill corroded but not to excess

o/s sill corroded but not to excess

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s sill corroded but not to excess

o/s sill corroded but not to excess

Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,084 miles

both rear inner extension sills corroded

corrosion in both outer bodysills and rear wheel archs

Fail 1 Dec 2012 57,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear inner extension sills corroded

corrosion in both outer bodysills and rear wheel archs

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,436 miles

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

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

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

both sides outer sills corroding

srs/air bag light on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,165 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 56,165 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,956 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,132 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 55,129 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 53,051 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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R329 MUF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R329 MUF, 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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R329 MUF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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