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R775 UPY

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,056 mi
Last recorded80,056 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 UPY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 80,056 miles

o/s/f and both rear shockers damp

corrosion on various brake pipes

drivers door mirror tape repaired but secure and adjustable at this time

emmision test just passed

engine idling erratic

slight wear/play in o/s steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2007 80,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on both front wheel brake pipes

drivers door mirror tape repaired but secure and adjustable at this time

engine idling erratic

o/s/f and both rear shockers damp

slight wear/play in o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,486 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 74,485 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2005 68,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UPY is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

R775 UPY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R775 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 UPY shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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