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R58 SPR

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,276 mi
Last recorded56,276 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 SPR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,276 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 49,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,555 miles

front discs for corrosion

Pass 19 May 2008 40,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 38,799 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,907 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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R58 SPR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R58 SPR, 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 R58 SPR registered?

R58 SPR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R58 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 SPR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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