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R394 JOB

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,164 mi
Last recorded73,164 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 JOB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 73,164 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 66,107 miles

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

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

coolant pipe leaking & level low

oil level low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,107 miles

coolant pipe leaking & level low

oil level low

Fail 12 Jun 2008 60,276 miles

handbrake travel

oil leaks

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2007 53,571 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2007 53,571 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror damaged

slight play in steering rack

water ingress n/s headlamp

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,243 miles

n/s door mirror plastic covers missing

Fail 5 Jun 2006 47,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror plastic covers missing

Pass 10 Jun 2005 41,938 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE BOTH REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS CRACKING

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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R394 JOB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R394 JOB, 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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R394 JOB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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