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R432 FHL

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,949 mi
Last recorded91,949 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 FHL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,949 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 91,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,527 miles

battery not fully secure

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion to body

corrosion to brake pipes

cv boots cracking

nearside mirror in poor condition

wipers not parking on intermittent

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,065 miles

all brake and fuel lines slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2010 86,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes slight corrossion and fuel pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,427 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on outer sills .

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

off side front brake binding

Pass 2 Jul 2007 67,446 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 64,649 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 64,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R432 FHL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R432 FHL, 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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R432 FHL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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