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R429 LAT

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,941 mi
Last recorded59,941 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 LAT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,941 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyre perished.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,226 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,019 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 48,019 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 43,491 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes into wheel cylinders starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2008 37,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,895 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,119 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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R429 LAT is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R429 LAT, 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 R429 LAT registered?

R429 LAT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R429 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 LAT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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