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R676 GVV

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 GVV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both offside tyres perished

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both offside tyres perished

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,739 miles

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,739 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,578 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,852 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have shoulder wear

front registration plate has some damage,but intact and legible

power steering fluid pipe damp at reservoir area,though not leaking on test

Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have shoulder wear

front registration plate has some damage,but intact and legible

power steering fluid pipe damp at reservoir area,though not leaking on test

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,619 miles

both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded in areas, though not to excess

oil/fluid leak?

parking brake lever as long travel, but still as some reserve left

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,168 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,874 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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R676 GVV is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R676 GVV, 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 R676 GVV registered?

R676 GVV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R676 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 GVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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