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R372 JOB

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,022 mi
Last recorded135,022 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 JOB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 135,022 miles

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

camcover gasket leaking oil

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 8 May 2013 135,015 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

camcover gasket leaking oil

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 May 2012 129,042 miles

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

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

SRS light on [ failure item 2012 date to be confirmed]

both rear tyre treads wearing low and show perishing

perishing in rubber exhaust mountings

Pass 16 May 2011 124,810 miles

PAS belt shows cracking

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

SRS light on

Pass 18 May 2010 120,567 miles

SRS light on

auxilary belts show cracking

rubber exhaust mounts perished and weak on centre exhaust

Fail 18 May 2010 120,567 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light on

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

auxilary belts show cracking

rubber exhaust mounts perished and weak on centre exhaust

Pass 15 May 2009 113,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 35,051 miles

C/V Gaitors starting to perish.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Oil Leaks.

SRS Light on.

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear.

Washer delivery poor.

Fail 16 May 2008 104,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

C/V Gaitors starting to perish.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Oil Leaks.

SRS Light on.

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear.

Washer delivery poor.

Pass 15 May 2007 92,312 miles

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

oil leaks monitor

srs light staying on

Fail 14 May 2007 92,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

oil leaks monitor

srs warning light staying on

Pass 15 May 2006 81,206 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front tyres wearing on centres of treads and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2006 81,206 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R372 JOB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R372 JOB, 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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R372 JOB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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