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R393 ORW

1998 Rover 211

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,883 mi
Last recorded99,883 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 ORW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,883 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,187 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 90,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,601 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,735 miles

slight damage mid rear seat belt

Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

alternator belt perishing & splitting

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre inner & outer walls perishing & splitting

rear centre brake light one bulbs not working

Pass 27 Feb 2007 77,923 miles

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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R393 ORW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R393 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 R393 ORW registered?

R393 ORW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R393 ORW safe to buy?

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