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R454 DBU

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 DBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 101,399 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

off side front tyre wearing close to limit

off side front wheel slight bind

slight oil damp near power steering reserve tank

Fail 29 Sep 2012 101,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

off side front tyre wearing close to limit

off side front wheel slight bind

slight oil damp near power steering reserve tank

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,301 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 83,300 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 May 2010 79,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,607 miles

both o/s shockers slight misting of oil .

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 72,279 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2007 67,313 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 67,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 64,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,384 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R454 DBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R454 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 R454 DBU registered?

R454 DBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R454 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 DBU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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