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R78 DDT

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,591 mi
Last recorded51,591 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 DDT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,591 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 51,590 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,147 miles

Nearside washer jet partly blocked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

co just in limit at fast idle

Fail 12 Sep 2016 51,132 miles

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

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

Nearside washer jet partly blocked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 50,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 50,051 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,655 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 47,645 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 46,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,604 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,173 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,459 miles

rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,513 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,513 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,176 miles

both offside and nearside rear sills corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2007 37,176 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both offside and nearside rear sills corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,169 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2005 32,170 miles

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

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

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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R78 DDT is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R78 DDT, 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 R78 DDT registered?

R78 DDT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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