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R409 OBU

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,272 mi
Last recorded91,272 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 OBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,272 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 91,270 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,980 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 89,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid low..coolant low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,273 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 81,273 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

SRS light on dash

Fail 21 Jan 2011 74,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SRS light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,571 miles

quite alot of handbrake travel eficiencies ok for mot

Fail 12 Jan 2010 71,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

quite alot of handbrake travel eficiencies ok for mot

Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,561 miles

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

noise from fan belt

offside rear tyre perrished on inner and outer side walls.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 68,478 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

noise from fan belt

offside rear tyre perrished on inner and outer side walls.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 63,689 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre outer side wall perrished.

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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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R409 OBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R409 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.

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R409 OBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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