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R620 NTE

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 NTE
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 111,848 miles

exhaust rusty

front anti roll bar ling bushes starting to lift

inner and outer sills rusty

near side front c.v boot craking

rear coil springs rusty

srs light on

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2012 111,848 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front anti roll bar ling bushes starting to lift

inner and outer sills rusty

near side front c.v boot craking

rear coil springs rusty

srs light on

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2012 111,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wipers slightly split

inner sills rusty

near side front c.v boot craking

outer sills slightly rusty

rear coil springs rusty

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 15 Jan 2011 110,260 miles

both front c/v boots pearishing

both front discs rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear trayling arm bushes pearishing

nearside front wiper split but still cleaning screen

oil over steering rack

rear box rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2010 107,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front c/v boots pearishing

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Feb 2009 103,779 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 103,709 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 99,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 99,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 94,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 88,166 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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R620 NTE is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R620 NTE, 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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R620 NTE is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R620 NTE safe to buy?

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