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R818 LDE

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,198 mi
Last recorded58,198 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 LDE
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,198 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 50,214 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered with thick oil?

Pass 3 May 2011 46,273 miles

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

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered in oil/underseal

Pass 4 May 2010 42,320 miles

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered in oil/paint

Pass 5 May 2009 38,414 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 34,576 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 May 2008 34,576 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 31,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,988 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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R818 LDE is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R818 LDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R818 LDE registered?

R818 LDE is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R818 LDE safe to buy?

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