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R436 EYA

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,768 mi
Last recorded101,768 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 EYA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 101,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust fouling on o/s rear shocker

fuel pipes inadequately clipped

fuel tank damaged

rear brake back plates corroded

rear bumper insecure

rear tyre 65 profile and front 70 profile

uneven tyre wear on rear tyre n/s

vehicle has had accident damage to rear and the boot floor still remains distorted and damaged

water leaking from header tank and exhaust during test

Fail 18 Jul 2009 101,762 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

exhaust fouling on o/s rear shocker

fuel pipes inadequately clipped

fuel tank damaged

rear brake back plates corroded

rear bumper insecure

rear tyre 65 profile and front 70 profile

uneven tyre wear on rear tyre n/s

vehicle has had accident damage to rear and the boot floor still remains distorted and damaged

water leaking from header tank and exhaust during test

Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,724 miles

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

power steering reservoir over full

Pass 12 Jul 2007 91,185 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 77,369 miles

front windscreen chipped in zone "A"

oil leak

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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R436 EYA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R436 EYA, 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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R436 EYA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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