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R497 KHR

1998 Rover 211

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,084 mi
Last recorded67,084 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 KHR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R497 KHR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R497 KHR, 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 R497 KHR registered?

R497 KHR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R497 KHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 KHR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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