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R872 MFG

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,760 mi
Last recorded64,760 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 MFG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,173 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,573 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,573 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2008 33,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2006 27,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

condensation nearside headlamp

Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condensation nearside headlamp

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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R872 MFG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R872 MFG, 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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R872 MFG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R872 MFG shows 12 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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