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R454 JDL

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,007 mi
Last recorded60,007 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,007 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,016 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 58,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,345 miles

coil springs corroded

power steering pipes damp no leak detected

rear shock absorbers damp

srs warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,501 miles

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,445 miles

Drive belts perished

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,376 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

WINDCREEN CRAKED

Fail 15 Mar 2010 47,376 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

WINDCREEN CRAKED

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,477 miles

play o/s rack

power steering pump/hoses damp

Fail 16 Mar 2009 46,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid level low

play o/s rack

power steering pump/hoses damp

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,961 miles

passenger door mirror adjuster broken

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,841 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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R454 JDL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R454 JDL, 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 JDL registered?

R454 JDL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R454 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 JDL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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