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R349 FAF

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,560 mi
Last recorded68,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 FAF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,560 miles

n/s mirror case damaged

n/s/r tyre perishing

power steering belt cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,535 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s mirror case damaged

n/s/r tyre perishing

power steering belt cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,641 miles

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

p.a.s belt splitting

Fail 29 Jun 2009 64,641 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

p.a.s belt splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,089 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 62,089 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 56,249 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 52,826 miles

2 out of 6 bulbs in high level brake lamp inoperative

both rear tyres are perished and cracking on sidewall

Fail 7 Dec 2005 52,826 miles

2 out of 6 bulbs in high level brake lamp inoperative

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are perished and cracking on sidewall

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 FAF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red 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 FAF, 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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R349 FAF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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