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R812 HBU

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,656 mi
Last recorded84,656 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 HBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,656 miles

2x front side view mirrors frames damaged

2x rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Body all round damaged

Brake fluid low

inner rack joint has slight play

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 728,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s head lamp aim on lower limit

Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,257 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s head lamp aim on lower limit

Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 72,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,550 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,534 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 63,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 63,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,074 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 54,074 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,247 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 45,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,136 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 40,136 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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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R812 HBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver 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 R812 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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R812 HBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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