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R48 DBU

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,781 mi
Last recorded107,781 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 DBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 107,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

both front door handles damaged

underside of vehicle corroded and dirty

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,884 miles

Oil leak sump area ()

front windscreen wipers perished

rear quarter panels corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,829 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,000 miles

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

all 4 road tyres are in poor condition

both outer sill panels are heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,411 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,579 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,992 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,465 miles

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

offside rear tyre has abmormal tyre wear

Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,465 miles

offside rear tyre has abmormal tyre wear

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,978 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,457 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 82,374 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 75,285 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 75,285 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 63,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,689 miles

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

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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R48 DBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R48 DBU, 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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R48 DBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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