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R469 JDL

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,661 mi
Last recorded69,661 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 JDL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,661 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 69,659 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,765 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,765 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r lamp damaged

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,796 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,577 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,957 miles

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

front number plate in poor condition

srs warning on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 26,691 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

front number plate in poor condition

srs warning on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,083 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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 23,083 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SRS light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,554 miles

srs light on.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,686 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 20,686 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,759 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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R469 JDL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R469 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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R469 JDL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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