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R689 FHL

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,922 mi
Last recorded44,922 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 FHL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 44,922 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 20 May 2011 43,761 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 42,337 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 42,332 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 18 May 2009 40,117 miles

o/s wing mirror cracked a little

Pass 19 May 2008 38,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,899 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 35,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 32,733 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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R689 FHL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R689 FHL, 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 R689 FHL registered?

R689 FHL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R689 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R689 FHL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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