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R627 DJA

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,537 mi
Last recorded61,537 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 DJA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,537 miles

slight leak from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 25 Jun 2011 59,804 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 59,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres on tread wear indicators reccomend replace a.s.a.p

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/f track rod end play in ball joint advise replace

windscreen washers low on fluid

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,140 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,754 miles

(advise) all front and rear suspension and brake components heavily corroded

(advise) battery insecure

(advise) front and rear number plates slight 3d lettering but plate very readable from distance and all angles

(advise) lower radiator rim and core become heavily corroded ( would highly reccomend replacment has this will devolop a leak very soon

(advise) o/s/f rack gaitor and sterring rack damp with oil but cant see any pyhsical leaks

(advise) o/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion

(advise) rear exhaust tial pipe to back box heavily coroded but not blowing

(advise) slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,754 miles

(advise) all front and rear suspension and brake components heavily corroded

(advise) battery insecure

(advise) front and rear number plates slight 3d lettering but plate very readable from distance and all angles

(advise) lower radiator rim and core become heavily corroded ( would highly reccomend replacment has this will devolop a leak very soon

(advise) o/s/f rack gaitor and sterring rack damp with oil but cant see any pyhsical leaks

(advise) o/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion

(advise) rear exhaust tial pipe to back box heavily coroded but not blowing

(advise) slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 51,740 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery flat.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,369 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 51,369 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 50,060 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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R627 DJA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red 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 R627 DJA, 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 R627 DJA registered?

R627 DJA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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