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R701 WSK

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,684 mi
Last recorded54,684 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 WSK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,684 miles

both nearside and offside outer sils weakend and in very poor condition

nearside front brake flexible hose very slight buldge starting requires very early attenion

power steering pipes in very poor condition

windscreen wipers do not always park correctly

Fail 19 Jun 2012 54,682 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both nearside and offside outer sils weakend and in very poor condition

nearside front brake flexible hose very slight buldge starting requires very early attenion

power steering pipes in very poor condition

windscreen wipers do not always park correctly

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,541 miles

pewer steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,537 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 50,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 43,345 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,012 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

power steering pipes rusty

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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R701 WSK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green 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 R701 WSK, 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 R701 WSK registered?

R701 WSK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R701 WSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 WSK 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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