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R442 DBU

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,121 mi
Last recorded31,121 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 DBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,121 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,482 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,868 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,136 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 18,136 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,906 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,891 miles

o s r tyre is 3mm 3 tyre walls are scuffed 2 rears & n/s/f

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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R442 DBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R442 DBU, 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 R442 DBU registered?

R442 DBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R442 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 DBU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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