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R438 TAO

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,860 mi
Last recorded55,860 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 TAO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,823 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise slight damage nearside outer wing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,761 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 52,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 42,227 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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R438 TAO is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R438 TAO, 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 R438 TAO registered?

R438 TAO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R438 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 TAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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