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R572 XOF

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,370 mi
Last recorded62,370 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 XOF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,666 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,533 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 55,533 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,729 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,083 miles

front tyres worn on edges.osr tyre cut to tread.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 51,083 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges.osr tyre cut to tread.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,005 miles

front tyres low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,644 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 48,644 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

o.s.r tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 40,112 miles

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

o.s.r tyre perished †

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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R572 XOF is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R572 XOF, 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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R572 XOF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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