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R587 DSG

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 DSG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 113,802 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 113,802 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 104,588 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 104,558 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise slight leak at power steering rack advise all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 98,515 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,752 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

slight power steering fluid leak at n/s steering track rod

Pass 2 Feb 2006 71,111 miles

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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R587 DSG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R587 DSG, 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 R587 DSG registered?

R587 DSG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R587 DSG safe to buy?

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