MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,206 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front and rear brakes will need attention very soon
Only just passed cat test.
Rear brake pipes renewed but very badly. †
Second hand o/s/r shocker fitted not leaking at time of retest
Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Only just passed emissions test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 211?
Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.
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R597 XSD is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R597 XSD, 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 R597 XSD registered?
R597 XSD is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R597 XSD safe to buy?
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