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R421 BAR

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,801 mi
Last recorded65,801 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 BAR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,801 miles

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

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

auxiliary belts cracking

front exhaust section corroded

headlamp set on lowest adjustment inside car to pass test

nearside outer sill corroded

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

partial inspection of nearside rear seat belt. child seat fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

rear shock absorbers are damp

steering rack and pump damp

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,008 miles

engine / gearbox oil leaks

front exhaust pipe corroded

front tyre edges are worn

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes and rack are damp

rear shock absorbers are damp

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,612 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers are damp

offside steering rack is damp

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Sep 2014 55,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers are damp

offside steering rack is damp

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,126 miles

brake discs surfaces are corroded

gearbox/engine oil leaks

nearside front and both rear shock absorbers are damp

offside front shock absorber is damp. Borderline pass

offside headlamp aim slightly low

power steering pipes and rack are damp

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,287 miles

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

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

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

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

engine / gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside front shock absorbers are damp

offside rear tyre inner edges starting to split and go out of shape

power steering pipes and rack are damp

Fail 2 Aug 2012 49,277 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

engine / gearbox oil leak

front brake pads worn low

offside and nearside front shock absorbers are damp

offside rear tyre inner edges starting to split and go out of shape

power steering pipes and rack are damp

Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,916 miles

front tyre treads are getting low

offside rear brake is tight

offside rear indicator is pale

rear tyre treads are worn low

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,067 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

offside rear brake is tight

slight parking brake travel

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,458 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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R421 BAR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R421 BAR, 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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R421 BAR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R421 BAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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