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R358 UCW

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,288 mi
Last recorded116,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 UCW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 116,288 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,926 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,493 miles

Oil leak

osr tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,884 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

N/S/F cv boot cracking

O/S/F cv boot cracking

O/S/F slight play in steering rack

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 102,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear wheel arches corroding

N/S/F cv boot cracking

O/S/F cv boot cracking

O/S/F slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,588 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 97,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 94,083 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre cracking on outside edge

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2012 94,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre cracking on outside edge

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,386 miles

PAS weep

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 89,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PAS weep

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,398 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 84,398 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,192 miles

N/S/F shocker slight weep

Fail 20 Jul 2009 77,192 miles

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

N/S/F shocker slight weep

Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,002 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 70,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,225 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 65,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 59,116 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 59,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R358 UCW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R358 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 R358 UCW registered?

R358 UCW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R358 UCW safe to buy?

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