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R566 HAA

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,529 mi
Last recorded52,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 HAA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,529 miles

Both front C.V boots perishing

Front discs pitted

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front C.V boots perishing

Front discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,798 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside front outer c.v.gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

front brake application slightly uneven

front suspension struts damp

nail in nearside rear & walls deteriorating

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 51,491 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front shockabsobers damp

both rear tryes persihesd

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,941 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake application slightly uneven

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside & offside front outer c.v.gaiters deteriorating

nearside & offside front suspension struts leaking slightly

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight chips in windscreen

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,539 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front outer c.v.gaiters deteriorating

front suspension struts leaking slightly

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight chips in windscreen

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,993 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 49,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp bulbs incomplete - over 50% working

nearside & offside front outer c.v.gaiters deteriorating

nearside & offside front struts damp

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside front struts damp

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,062 miles

nearside & offside front struts damp

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,619 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut n s f tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,476 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 45,475 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,002 miles

as first sheet /101868176169

Fail 27 Jun 2006 44,002 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside & offside front struts leaking slightly

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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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R566 HAA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R566 HAA, 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 R566 HAA registered?

R566 HAA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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