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R388 DBW

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 DBW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,531 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 74,531 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,204 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 67,204 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 54,004 miles

slight leak from power steering hose

Pass 5 May 2006 35,650 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 35,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perishing

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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R388 DBW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R388 DBW, 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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How do I check the history of R388 DBW?

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What year was R388 DBW registered?

R388 DBW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R388 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 DBW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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