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R342 DWX

1998 Rover 211

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,370 mi
Last recorded111,370 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 DWX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 111,370 miles

SUSPECT FUEL LEAK FROM TANK.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 111,370 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

SUSPECT FUEL LEAK FROM TANK.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 102,611 miles

N/SIDE MIRROR BE REPLAICED

Fail 17 Jun 2009 102,611 miles

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

N/SIDE MIRROR BE REPLAICED

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 92,558 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,558 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 82,040 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 82,040 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,196 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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R342 DWX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R342 DWX, 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 R342 DWX registered?

R342 DWX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R342 DWX safe to buy?

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