MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag light stays on
oil leak at engine
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
air bag light stays on
oil leak at engine
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
oil leak at rocker cover
power steering belt worn
radiator fins corroded
slight drag offside front brake
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
oil leak from oil filter
radiator fins corroded and missing
spare wheel pressure low
How Reliable is the Rover 211?
Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R454 DCL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red 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 DCL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R454 DCL?
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What year was R454 DCL registered?
R454 DCL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.
Is R454 DCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R454 DCL 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.
Does R454 DCL have outstanding finance?
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