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R511 LDE

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,303 mi
Last recorded80,303 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 LDE
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 80,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,468 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,039 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R511 LDE is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R511 LDE, 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 R511 LDE registered?

R511 LDE is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R511 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 LDE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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