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R763 DGP

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,829 mi
Last recorded66,829 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 DGP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 66,829 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 64,164 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 64,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 61,985 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 61,985 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 59,947 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Two centre exhaust rubbers are perished.

Fail 2 May 2023 59,947 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Two centre exhaust rubbers are perished.

Pass 4 May 2022 57,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,466 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Jun 2021 55,466 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,405 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,378 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,063 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 May 2015 44,878 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 May 2014 44,094 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres low on inside edge

corrosion to exhaust system

repair to rear exhaust system

Pass 4 May 2013 42,066 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2012 40,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2012 40,838 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2011 39,286 miles

n/s sid miror missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,906 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,906 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 34,737 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,743 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 32,423 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 31,117 miles

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

slight weap from rack

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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R763 DGP is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R763 DGP, 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 R763 DGP registered?

R763 DGP is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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