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R457 MFJ

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,258 mi
Last recorded124,258 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 MFJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 124,258 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 124,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,864 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,428 miles

slight exhaust blow frome inter pipi

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,332 miles

nsr outer sill corroded

osr tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2014 44,469 miles

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

front brake pads are getting low

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

n/s/f tyre is wearing on its outer edge

rear of exhaust is deterioated and blowing

Pass 15 May 2013 43,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2013 43,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2012 41,692 miles

light misting of oil from steering rack area

minor blow from front pipe

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2011 39,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,672 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 37,672 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 32,328 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,391 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 26,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2005 23,005 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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R457 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R457 MFJ, 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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R457 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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