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R690 MNR

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 MNR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,480 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 57,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,692 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,694 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 46,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust severely corroded.

Front nearside tyre severely worn on inner edge.

Offside tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Outer CV Gaiters perished.

Rear axle buses perished.

Slight weep from power steering pump.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,388 miles

(both) Wiper blade(s) deteriorated

Coolant expansion bottle empty (topped up)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

front Exhaust section corroded

nearside front Tyre worn severely on inner edge

offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front Exhaust section is corroded

nearside front Tyre worn on the inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front Exhaust section is corroded

nearside front Tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear Tyre is severely perished, worn on the edges & has a deep cut but cannot see ply or cords

offside front Tyre is severely perished & worn on the inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre outer wall deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre outer wall perishing, reccomend change soon

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,750 miles

rear silencer corroded/leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2007 22,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,236 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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R690 MNR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R690 MNR, 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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R690 MNR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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