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R454 DCL

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,266 mi
Last recorded151,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 DCL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 151,266 miles

air bag light stays on

oil leak at engine

Fail 26 Jul 2012 151,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

air bag light stays on

oil leak at engine

Pass 27 Jul 2011 149,450 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 149,441 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 147,735 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 147,727 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 145,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 144,073 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 142,386 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 142,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 140,721 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 140,721 miles

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.

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 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

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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.

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