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R706 RCW

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,170 mi
Last recorded82,170 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 RCW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 82,170 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 82,170 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 75,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 65,943 miles

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 14 May 2009 65,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 56,702 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,407 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres close to legal limit worn on inner edge

oil level high

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper split

travel at hand brake

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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R706 RCW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R706 RCW, 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 R706 RCW registered?

R706 RCW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R706 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R706 RCW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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