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R418 FDT

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,306 mi
Last recorded75,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 FDT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 74,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 74,389 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 74,389 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 73,234 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 73,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 71,880 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 69,865 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 69,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,173 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,173 miles

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

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

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 21 May 2009 64,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 58,652 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,941 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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R418 FDT is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R418 FDT, 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 R418 FDT registered?

R418 FDT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R418 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 FDT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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