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R411 GOU

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,571 mi
Last recorded53,571 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 GOU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,571 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 53,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,478 miles

rear exhaust corroded advise wipers poor

Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded advise wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,951 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,146 miles

air bag on

Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,972 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,956 miles

nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 39,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,779 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 36,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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 GOU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

R411 GOU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R411 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 GOU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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