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R608 ODK

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,911 mi
Last recorded94,911 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 ODK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 94,911 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 94,871 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,519 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 87,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,701 miles

Front wiper blades worn on ends

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

S R S worning light on

Fail 29 Mar 2011 83,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades worn on ends

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

S R S worning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,959 miles

Light corrosion on nearside and offside outer lower door sills

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 75,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Light corrosion on nearside and offside outer lower door sills

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,485 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 70,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front side lamp dim

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,534 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 63,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,491 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 58,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,754 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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R608 ODK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R608 ODK, 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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R608 ODK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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