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R339 VRX

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,782 mi
Last recorded80,782 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 VRX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,782 miles

same like on original test from 31/10/08

Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,526 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,595 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 58,215 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to rear underside

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,215 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to rear underside

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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R339 VRX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R339 VRX, 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 R339 VRX registered?

R339 VRX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R339 VRX safe to buy?

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