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R461 RHH

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,425 mi
Last recorded80,425 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 RHH
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 80,425 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,761 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,761 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,579 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,096 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 58,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,023 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,206 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,343 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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R461 RHH 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 75%.

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 R461 RHH, 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 R461 RHH registered?

R461 RHH is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R461 RHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 RHH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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