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R591 GFL

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,426 mi
Last recorded112,426 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 GFL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,426 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PAS pipe from PAS reservoir weeping

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator leaking coolant

rear silencer to middle section join leaking gases

Fail 22 Jan 2014 112,426 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PAS pipe from PAS reservoir weeping

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator leaking coolant

rear silencer to middle section join leaking gases

Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 109,400 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 107,635 miles

Both outer sills corroding.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 104,413 miles

advise: n/s outer sill badly corroding.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,443 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,003 miles

Inner Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 92,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 76,541 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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R591 GFL 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 81.8%.

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 R591 GFL, 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 R591 GFL registered?

R591 GFL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R591 GFL safe to buy?

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