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R562 PCJ

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 PCJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 90,167 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2008 86,824 miles

N/S/R TYRE WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

Fail 17 May 2008 86,824 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 78,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 22 May 2007 78,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 2 May 2006 67,813 miles

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

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

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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R562 PCJ is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R562 PCJ, 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 R562 PCJ registered?

R562 PCJ is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R562 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 PCJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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