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R581 PCB

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,672 mi
Last recorded60,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 PCB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,672 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 45,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,561 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 37,362 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,951 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 34,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,697 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 28,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,476 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 27,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre close to minimum on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 24,227 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 24,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 PCB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R581 PCB, 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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R581 PCB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R581 PCB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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