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R550 WGX

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,864 mi
Last recorded53,864 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 WGX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,864 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 53,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper of different colour

Slight damage to front number plate noted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,592 miles

Light brake pipe corrosion front to rear

Fail 15 Apr 2011 34,592 miles

Light brake pipe corrosion front to rear

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,737 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside front tyre at 1.6mm

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,994 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,889 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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R550 WGX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R550 WGX, 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 R550 WGX registered?

R550 WGX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R550 WGX safe to buy?

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