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R804 CJV

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,728 mi
Last recorded74,728 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 CJV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,728 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 74,679 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,073 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 68,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,989 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 56,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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R804 CJV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R804 CJV, 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 R804 CJV registered?

R804 CJV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R804 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R804 CJV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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