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R78 MAP

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,050 mi
Last recorded91,050 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 MAP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,050 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 91,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,993 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,148 miles

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

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

handbrake travel at maximum tolerance

o/s mirror damaged but vision ok when tested

wiper rubbers starting to split ok when tested

Fail 1 Sep 2011 84,148 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake travel at maximum tolerance

o/s mirror damaged but vision ok when tested

wiper rubbers starting to split ok when tested

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,528 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 79,526 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,217 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,884 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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R78 MAP is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R78 MAP, 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 MAP registered?

R78 MAP is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R78 MAP safe to buy?

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