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R684 XCS

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,891 mi
Last recorded78,891 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 XCS
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long hand brake travel

offside front headlight broken but taped up

Fail 23 Mar 2012 78,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long hand brake travel

offside front headlight broken but taped up

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,353 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,353 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,122 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 63,122 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 58,589 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 58,577 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 54,501 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 54,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 49,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,277 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2006 45,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2005 39,228 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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R684 XCS is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R684 XCS, 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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R684 XCS is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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