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R345 KRF

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,347 mi
Last recorded61,347 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 61,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,769 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,206 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 47,614 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,791 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 43,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,909 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 37,637 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,307 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 28 May 2010 30,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 20 May 2009 28,844 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 28,844 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 21 May 2008 27,018 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 25,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,549 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 KRF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R345 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

R345 KRF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R345 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 KRF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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