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R385 DUY

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,564 mi
Last recorded40,564 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 DUY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

deterioration to o/s/r tyre

o/s/f shock absorber damp

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,563 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

cracking to offside rear tyre.

oil leaks.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 39,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion on exhaust.

cracking to offside rear tyre.

oil leaks.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,072 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,530 miles

SRS light on.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,427 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,165 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,161 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

SRS light on.

corrosion to exhaust.Corrosion to under body components.

cracking to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,040 miles

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,336 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside lower ball joint gaitor split

slight play offside lower ball joint

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,871 miles

front drop link bushs splitting

heavy cracking to both rear tyre treads and sidewalls

signs of dampness to power steering system

Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,702 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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R385 DUY is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R385 DUY, 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 R385 DUY registered?

R385 DUY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R385 DUY safe to buy?

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