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R388 EVG

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,276 mi
Last recorded89,276 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 EVG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,276 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,352 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,352 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 84,986 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,762 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,111 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 80,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,922 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2008 76,922 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,942 miles

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

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 EVG is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R388 EVG, 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 R388 EVG registered?

R388 EVG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R388 EVG safe to buy?

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