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R472 GFL

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 GFL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,227 miles

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

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,926 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 45,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fan belt

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,591 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 44,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

fan belt worn

Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,483 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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R472 GFL 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 92.9%.

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 R472 GFL, 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 R472 GFL registered?

R472 GFL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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