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R587 FNK

1998 Rover 211

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 FNK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,199 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 85,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,448 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,448 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,058 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,790 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 49,790 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 49,450 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FNK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R587 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

R587 FNK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R587 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 FNK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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