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R873 FOB

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 FOB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2010 84,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers slow to park

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,845 miles

wipers slow to park

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,325 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,887 miles

wipers inermitant parking fault

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 54,406 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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R873 FOB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R873 FOB, 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 R873 FOB registered?

R873 FOB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R873 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 FOB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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