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R427 KEC

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,686 mi
Last recorded81,686 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 KEC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,686 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE - RUSTED

Centre exhaust section poor - slight blow

N/s/r brake slight bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Poor connections on windscreen washers

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,927 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode in places

Engine oil leak

Exhaust joints poor

N/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

N/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Both outer sills starting to corrode in places

Engine oil leak

Exhaust joints poor

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,952 miles

N/s & o/s outer sills starting to corrode

N/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre close to legal tread limit

Windscreen washers poor connection

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,945 miles

O/s outer sill starting to corrode

O/s/f tyre low on tread

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,981 miles

N/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2012 73,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,462 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Radiator poor condition

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Fail 13 Oct 2011 71,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads wearing low

N/s/r tyre wearing low

Radiator poor condition

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,029 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections poor

Front brake pads wearing thin

O/S/F TYRE VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light scratching to windscreen

Slight damage to o/s mirror glass

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,304 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 60,303 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,494 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,214 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 47,836 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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R427 KEC is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red 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 R427 KEC, 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 R427 KEC registered?

R427 KEC is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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