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R398 KTO

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,060 mi
Last recorded50,060 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 KTO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,060 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,590 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,707 miles

have taped left front lamp edge and wing get it repaired

rear centre seat belt tight have it checked out

Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

have taped left front lamp edge and wing get it repaired

rear centre seat belt tight have it checked out

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,276 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 44,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R398 KTO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue 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 R398 KTO, 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 R398 KTO registered?

R398 KTO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R398 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 KTO 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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