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R401 KAP

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,467 mi
Last recorded123,467 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 KAP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 123,467 miles

Exhaust rubbers perishing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 123,126 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rubbers perishing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,116 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 114,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 106,288 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 105,936 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 85,713 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

power steering rack slighty leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,713 miles

n/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

power steering rack slighty leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,300 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 72,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,502 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,814 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 63,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 59,439 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

power steering fluid level low .

Pass 5 Aug 2006 59,439 miles

power steering fluid level low .

Pass 13 Aug 2005 51,975 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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R401 KAP is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R401 KAP, 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 R401 KAP registered?

R401 KAP is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R401 KAP safe to buy?

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