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R419 GBW

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,175 mi
Last recorded66,175 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 GBW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,173 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)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2MM OF TREAD REMAINING

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,097 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 57,411 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 57,411 miles

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

Brake fluid level low.Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread remaining

Pass 18 May 2009 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,430 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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R419 GBW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R419 GBW, 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 R419 GBW registered?

R419 GBW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R419 GBW safe to buy?

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