MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,723 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
hand brake travel
n/s/r tyre damage to tread pattern
o/s/ mirror cover damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
hand brake travel
n/s/r tyre damage to tread pattern
o/s/ mirror cover damaged
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brakes out of balance
How Reliable is the Rover 211?
Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 OBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R389 OBU, 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 R389 OBU?
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What year was R389 OBU registered?
R389 OBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.
Is R389 OBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R389 OBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R389 OBU have outstanding finance?
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