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R574 ROF

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,124 mi
Last recorded95,124 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 ROF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,071 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 92,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,170 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 86,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 76,489 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 76,489 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,002 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers not stopping in resting position on intermitant

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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R574 ROF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R574 ROF, 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 R574 ROF registered?

R574 ROF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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