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R549 MFJ

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,461 mi
Last recorded101,461 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 MFJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 101,461 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,012 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,012 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 90,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,920 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,090 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,722 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 74,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 70,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 62,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2006 54,683 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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R549 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R549 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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R549 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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