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R355 UCW

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,463 mi
Last recorded105,463 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 UCW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,463 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 105,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 99,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

insecure wires underneath

Fail 28 Jan 2011 99,706 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

insecure wires underneath

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,350 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 71,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,111 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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R355 UCW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R355 UCW, 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 R355 UCW registered?

R355 UCW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R355 UCW safe to buy?

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