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R345 JAF

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,752 mi
Last recorded47,752 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 JAF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,752 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

part of high level brake lamp inop

screw in o/s/f tyre

slight exhaust blow from middle joint

Fail 24 Sep 2009 44,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front c.v boot slight perishing

offside rear tyre slight perishing

one bulb in highlevel brake light not working

slight leak of exhaust gasses on cat joints

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front c.v boot slight perishing

offside rear tyre slight perishing

one bulb in highlevel brake light not working

slight leak of exhaust gasses on cat joints

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,399 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 40,360 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,012 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 37,012 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,255 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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R345 JAF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R345 JAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R345 JAF registered?

R345 JAF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R345 JAF safe to buy?

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