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R486 NGA

1997 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21168,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 NGA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on and around floor chassis and sills

front brake pads around half way worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,013 miles

corrosion on and around floor chassis and sills

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,101 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 52,101 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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R486 NGA is a 1997 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 68,459 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 R486 NGA, 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 29 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R486 NGA registered?

R486 NGA is a 1997 Rover 211, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R486 NGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 NGA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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