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R836 OSL

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,874 mi
Last recorded100,874 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 OSL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 100,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded outwith main stress areas.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 100,684 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded outwith main stress areas.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade rubber torn.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 83,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 79,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 77,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 69,602 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 69,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 59,039 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 59,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK AT O/SIDE WHEEL

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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R836 OSL 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 70%.

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 R836 OSL, 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 R836 OSL registered?

R836 OSL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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