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R52 BJN

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,301 mi
Last recorded97,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 BJN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,301 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 97,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,885 miles

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 61,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,527 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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R52 BJN is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R52 BJN, 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

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What year was R52 BJN registered?

R52 BJN is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R52 BJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 BJN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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