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R618 BAR

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,308 mi
Last recorded98,308 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 BAR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,730 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,276 miles

slight corrosion to both inner rear seals

slight corrosion to both outer seals

Fail 17 Jun 2019 95,273 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both inner rear seals

slight corrosion to both outer seals

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both outer seals

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,375 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 89,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,354 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corosion appearing on n/s outer sill area

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corosion appearing on n/s outer sill area

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,707 miles

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

slight corrosion to (fron to rear) brake pipes

slight corrosion to n/s seal

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,135 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,143 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,263 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,135 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Jun 2010 69,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,344 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 66,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,432 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 60,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,153 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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R618 BAR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R618 BAR, 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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R618 BAR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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