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R787 OGA

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,493 mi
Last recorded88,493 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 OGA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,493 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,493 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,138 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,077 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,306 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,306 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,445 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 59,445 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,380 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)

cv gaiters perished

exhaust mounts perished

nsr tyre worn on edge

slight blow on exhaust and rusty

Pass 9 May 2008 50,335 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 46,072 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 46,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,617 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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R787 OGA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R787 OGA, 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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R787 OGA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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