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R337 PBN

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,894 mi
Last recorded90,894 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 PBN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,894 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,894 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 87,994 miles

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

Sill panels corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,994 miles

Sill panels corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,781 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,781 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,805 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,803 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,095 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 73,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,970 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,554 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

offside rear brake binding

power steering fluid level low

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,554 miles

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

offside rear brake binding

power steering fluid level low

Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,482 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 51,980 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both wiper spindle nuts loose

Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,980 miles

both wiper spindle nuts loose

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 47,349 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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R337 PBN is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R337 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.

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R337 PBN is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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