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R76 HFL

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,578 mi
Last recorded70,578 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 HFL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,578 miles

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

both front brakes slight binding

Fail 28 Aug 2014 70,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brakes slight binding

front nearside c/v boot clip broken slight grease leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,440 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front nearside tyre cut in tread

Fail 9 Aug 2013 68,331 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust cat heat sheild loose and rattling

front nearside tyre cut in tread

rear nearside brake slight binding

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,689 miles

srs air bag light on dash panel

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,068 miles

2x bulbs not working in center stop lamp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade bent

Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,068 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

2x bulbs not working in center stop lamp

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wiper blade bent

rear brake imbalance high reacommend brake service

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,656 miles

advise slight play and knock in steering rack

slight noise from clutch

Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise offside washers need adjusting

advise rear nearside brake slight binding

advise slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,791 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise both sills rusty

advise engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 53,637 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,538 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 46,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,810 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,810 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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R76 HFL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R76 HFL, 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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R76 HFL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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