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R769 MDF

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 MDF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,295 miles

Various areas of slight corrosion at time of test.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,596 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 96,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,201 miles

rear spring pans showing corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,021 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,517 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,200 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,990 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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R769 MDF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R769 MDF, 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 R769 MDF registered?

R769 MDF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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