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R494 WMX

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,097 mi
Last recorded83,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 WMX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 231,436 miles

Both number plates have letters fading.

The front wiper mechanism is worn .

The nearside front seat belt is slow to reel back.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 231,436 miles

Both number plates have letters fading.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The front wiper mechanism is worn .

The nearside front seat belt is slow to reel back.

Fail 29 May 2009 231,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 213,784 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE AND REAR PIPES CORRODING WHERE THEY JOIN

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DISCOLOURING

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK FROM G/BOX

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 2 Jun 2008 213,784 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE AND REAR PIPES CORRODING WHERE THEY JOIN

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DISCOLOURING

OIL LEAK FROM G/BOX

WIPER BLADES WORN

Fail 30 May 2008 213,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 15 May 2007 194,663 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 194,663 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 31 May 2006 175,542 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW AND HAS A NAIL IN IT

Pass 11 May 2005 156,466 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
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R494 WMX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R494 WMX, 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 R494 WMX registered?

R494 WMX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R494 WMX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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