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R411 GGS

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,197 mi
Last recorded52,197 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 GGS
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,197 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 51,533 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,633 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,055 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 18,055 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 11,654 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 11,654 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 8,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 4,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 4,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 4,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 4,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 4,578 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 4,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 4,474 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 4,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 4,191 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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R411 GGS is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R411 GGS, 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 R411 GGS registered?

R411 GGS is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R411 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 GGS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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