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R403 JOB

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 JOB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 56,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust is carroded

Pass 18 May 2012 43,248 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

high visability brake light not working

offside and nearside front c.v. gaiters perished

offside and nearside front drop link rubbers badly perished

slight leak from offside and nearside rear shock absorbers

Fail 14 May 2012 43,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

high visability brake light not working

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front c.v. gaiters perished

offside and nearside front drop link rubbers badly perished

slight leak from offside and nearside rear shock absorbers

Pass 24 May 2011 36,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise centre stop lamp not working,cannot confirm wiring to lamp.

advise exhaust front pipe flex and joint starting to deteriorate,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise front number plate starting to deteriorate.

advise offside wiper blade starting to split.

Fail 14 May 2010 34,367 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise centre stop lamp not working,cannot confirm wiring to lamp.

advise exhaust front pipe flex and joint starting to deteriorate,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise front number plate starting to deteriorate.

advise offside wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 8 May 2009 32,995 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 32,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 31,288 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,882 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,921 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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R403 JOB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R403 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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R403 JOB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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