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R387 ORW

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,745 mi
Last recorded76,745 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 ORW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,471 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,424 miles

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

clutch/gearbox noised when clutch depressed

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 1 Sep 2008 75,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

clutch/gearbox noised when clutch depressed

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,196 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 74,182 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R387 ORW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R387 ORW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R387 ORW registered?

R387 ORW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R387 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 ORW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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