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R775 BRW

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,717 mi
Last recorded74,717 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 BRW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,717 miles

front number plate broken

nearside & offside front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

nearside rear tyre tread on limit,

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust leak from downpipe flexi joint

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2009 74,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front number plate broken

nearside & offside front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

nearside rear tyre tread on limit,

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust leak from downpipe flexi joint

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

front number plate cracked ( still ledgible)

nearside & offside front antiroll bar link bushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge , tread approx 2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm)

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,935 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 58,935 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked but still ledgible

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,754 miles

offside rear tyre stating to perish †

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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R775 BRW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R775 BRW, 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 R775 BRW registered?

R775 BRW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R775 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 BRW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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