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R688 LAG

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

134,711 mi
Last recorded134,711 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 LAG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 134,711 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 134,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 123,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 113,523 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 113,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,370 miles

Battery insecure

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,647 miles

o/s/r wheel slight binde

Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,533 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 75,533 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,736 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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R688 LAG 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 R688 LAG, 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 R688 LAG registered?

R688 LAG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R688 LAG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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