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R480 LAT

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 LAT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,432 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 94,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,945 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,861 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 82,612 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,847 miles

drivers seat belt lock possible fault?

non standard wheels fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,646 miles

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

slight binding on offside rear brake

Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,407 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,111 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 66,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R480 LAT is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R480 LAT, 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 R480 LAT registered?

R480 LAT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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