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R581 NCB

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,895 mi
Last recorded49,895 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 NCB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,895 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 49,872 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,411 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,411 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,453 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 25,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,170 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,459 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,819 miles

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

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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R581 NCB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R581 NCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R581 NCB registered?

R581 NCB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R581 NCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 NCB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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