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R453 EYA

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 EYA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 53,820 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 53,820 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 44,810 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 44,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 36,222 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 25,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 25,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2013 13,027 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 12,421 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 11,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,046 miles

all the tyre,s are cracking and could do with replacing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,277 miles

all the tyre,s are cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,725 miles

all the tyre,s are cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,683 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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R453 EYA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R453 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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R453 EYA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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