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R349 DWX

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 DWX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 75,105 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 75,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 65,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake pipes to rear wheel slightly corroded

power steering belt slight cracking

rear wiper badly worn

Fail 16 May 2009 65,200 miles

both rear brake pipes to rear wheel slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering belt slight cracking

rear wiper badly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,674 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 56,616 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 17 May 2007 48,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

handbrake excessive travel

power steering belt slight cracking

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 May 2007 48,519 miles

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

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

handbrake excessive travel

power steering belt slight cracking

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Apr 2006 38,932 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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R349 DWX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green 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 R349 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R349 DWX registered?

R349 DWX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R349 DWX safe to buy?

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