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R36 AYD

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,317 mi
Last recorded84,317 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 AYD
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive part of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,316 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive part of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,828 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,105 miles

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

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)

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

Steering rack is moist offside

Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,927 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

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

Steering rack is moist offside

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,091 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,129 miles

rear brake readings just in side limits

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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R36 AYD is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R36 AYD, 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 R36 AYD registered?

R36 AYD is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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