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R620 PVK

1998 Rover 211

Black Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,061 mi
Last recorded118,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 PVK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 118,061 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 118,027 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,028 miles

SRS light illuminated

Fail 15 Jul 2011 101,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet stay broken

haz switch cover with tape

white smoke on test

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,753 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 90,314 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 83,337 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 81,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 80,076 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 80,067 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)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 PVK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Black with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R620 PVK, 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 R620 PVK registered?

R620 PVK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R620 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 PVK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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