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R48 HFL

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 HFL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,971 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 55,396 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

some rust on arches & sills

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,396 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

some rust on arches & sills

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,784 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,825 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 43,825 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,640 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 39,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,272 miles

Offside 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 HFL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HFL, 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 R48 HFL registered?

R48 HFL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R48 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 HFL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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