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R468 BDX

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 BDX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,797 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 48,795 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked and slightly faded.

O/S/R wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on .

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,784 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 47,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R and O/S/F wheel bearings not checked because brakes binding on.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,903 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 41,489 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R468 BDX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R468 BDX, 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 R468 BDX registered?

R468 BDX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R468 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 BDX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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