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R443 ORX

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 ORX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 104,305 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 104,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 102,510 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 99,389 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 99,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 96,077 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 92,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 92,712 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,877 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 81,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 81,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,530 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,530 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,246 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 73,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 68,758 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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R443 ORX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R443 ORX, 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 R443 ORX registered?

R443 ORX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R443 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 ORX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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