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R616 POG

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,771 mi
Last recorded38,771 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 POG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,771 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 38,771 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

suspect headgasket water in oil

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,129 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 26,100 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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R616 POG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red 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 R616 POG, 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 R616 POG registered?

R616 POG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R616 POG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 POG 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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