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R408 OBU

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,212 mi
Last recorded74,212 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 OBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,212 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,984 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,344 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,405 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked, o/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2009 65,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,105 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 63,105 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 61,833 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 60,244 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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R408 OBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R408 OBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R408 OBU registered?

R408 OBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R408 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 OBU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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