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R805 HBU

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,212 mi
Last recorded64,212 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 HBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,696 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 55,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,423 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 51,410 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 42,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,161 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R805 HBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R805 HBU, 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 R805 HBU registered?

R805 HBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R805 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 HBU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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