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R548 MFJ

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,793 mi
Last recorded62,793 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 MFJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 62,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 62,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 61,931 miles

Offside front tyre perishing and cracking in the tread.

Pass 23 May 2017 60,945 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 18 May 2017 60,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2016 59,903 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 59,903 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 58,222 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 57,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,312 miles

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 55,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 54,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,026 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 50,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 45,436 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 37,741 miles

nail in tyre

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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R548 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R548 MFJ, 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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R548 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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