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R601 LRR

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 LRR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,430 miles

Nearside outer body sill has slight surface corrosion.

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

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

Offside outer body sill has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,190 miles

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEX SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY CLIP

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS OFFSIDE REAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

Fail 8 Sep 2009 81,190 miles

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEX SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY CLIP

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS OFFSIDE REAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,308 miles

R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.WASH DELIVERY POOR.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE SIGNS OF FOULING?TYRES-O/S/R+N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-N/S/R NAIL.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,566 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 74,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 69,357 miles

front brake pads getting low more so offside front

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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R601 LRR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R601 LRR, 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 R601 LRR registered?

R601 LRR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R601 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 LRR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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