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R526 DGO

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,961 mi
Last recorded24,961 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 DGO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,961 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 24,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust pipe brocken (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,389 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering pump noisy

Pass 2 May 2017 19,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 19,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,966 miles

Nearside Front bodywork damage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance almost a fail.. suggest investigation.. very low effort aswell, and noisy (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

window wipers jest meet minimum standards... suggest replacing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 17,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front bodywork damage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance almost a fail.. suggest investigation.. very low effort aswell, and noisy (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

window wipers jest meet minimum standards... suggest replacing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,906 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 17,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,833 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 18,833 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perishing on the inside tyre side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,738 miles

offside wing mirror part of plastic cover missing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,259 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 17,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,933 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,580 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 16,575 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,916 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,379 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 14,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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R526 DGO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R526 DGO, 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 R526 DGO registered?

R526 DGO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R526 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 DGO shows 22 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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