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R404 YWJ

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,172 mi
Last recorded79,172 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 YWJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,172 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 79,167 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,985 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 73,975 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 69,334 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 57,910 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,225 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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R404 YWJ is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R404 YWJ, 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 R404 YWJ registered?

R404 YWJ is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 14 June 1998.

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