CarVerify

Free Car Check

R491 NTO

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,905 mi
Last recorded83,905 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 NTO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,905 miles

evidence of off side drive shaft fouling sub frame possibly when going over humps

Fail 10 Jan 2011 83,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

evidence of off side drive shaft fouling sub frame possibly when going over humps

Fail 1 Feb 2010 78,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,945 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,358 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 67,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 60,977 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,281 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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R491 NTO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R491 NTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R491 NTO?

You can check the full history of R491 NTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R491 NTO registered?

R491 NTO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R491 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 NTO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R491 NTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R491 NTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.