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R811 JPA

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,324 mi
Last recorded50,324 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 JPA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,324 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,324 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,930 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wipers not working correctly on intermittent and park

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,930 miles

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

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

wipers not working correctly on intermittent and park

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,001 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S

Fail 28 Jun 2012 46,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light illuminated on dashboard

coolant radiator detriorated

nearside front light and wing has slight damage

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light illuminated on dashboard

coolant radiator detriorated

nearside front light and wing has slight damage

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,334 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SRS lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 26 Jun 2009 40,240 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Jun 2009 40,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,367 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,589 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 36,589 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL ,

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,840 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 30,258 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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R811 JPA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R811 JPA, 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 R811 JPA registered?

R811 JPA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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