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R412 ODG

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,568 mi
Last recorded119,568 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 ODG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 119,568 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside mirror damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2022 119,564 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

power steering pump and pipes oily no visible drip

Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,168 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rfear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Fail 15 Dec 2020 115,169 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rfear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Nov 2019 112,235 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,773 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated & leaking slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,771 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated & leaking slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,246 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 97,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,044 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front exhaust deterorated

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,199 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,359 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 58,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,292 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,180 miles

brake ferrels corroded

few light areas of corrosion

gearbox oil leak

off side rear shocker slight misting of oil

wipers slight smere

Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake ferrels corroded

few light areas of corrosion

gearbox oil leak

off side rear shocker slight misting of oil

wipers slight smere

Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside steering rack gaiter damp

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,166 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter damp

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,125 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,946 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 28,946 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,859 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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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R412 ODG is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R412 ODG, 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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R412 ODG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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