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R812 MBU

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,910 mi
Last recorded96,910 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 MBU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2010 96,910 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 92,829 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 92,829 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,102 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 87,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,456 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,921 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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R812 MBU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R812 MBU, 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 R812 MBU registered?

R812 MBU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R812 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 MBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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