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R827 RJM

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,727 mi
Last recorded63,727 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 RJM
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,727 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 63,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

gear box oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,243 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in O/S/F inner rack joint

Some corrosion on rear wheel arches

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 60,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in O/S/F inner rack joint

Some corrosion on rear wheel arches

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,315 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,166 miles

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

heavy rusting centre silencer pipe

Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,166 miles

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

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

heavy rusting centre silencer pipe

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 33,539 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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R827 RJM is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R827 RJM, 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 R827 RJM registered?

R827 RJM is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R827 RJM safe to buy?

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