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R340 NDF

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,497 mi
Last recorded55,497 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 NDF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 55,497 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Underside has surface rust

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 52,802 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,257 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,745 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 45,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,709 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 43,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,460 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,792 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 37,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,420 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 33,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,197 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,346 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,963 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,114 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 16,177 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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R340 NDF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R340 NDF, 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 R340 NDF registered?

R340 NDF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R340 NDF safe to buy?

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